Definition
The total number of units of blood that a person has received, either whole blood or packed red blood cells.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptPerson—units of blood transfused
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Object ClassPerson
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PropertyUnits of blood transfused
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Value DomainTotal blood units N[NNN]
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Total blood units N[NNN] ".Data Type | Number |
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Format | N[NNN] |
Maximum character length | 4 |
Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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Supplementary Values | 9999 | Not stated/inadequately described |
Comments
Guide for use:
Platelet transfusions or transfusions of fresh frozen plasma (FFP) should not be included in the total.