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. 2011 May 19;18(4):376–386. doi: 10.1136/amiajnl-2010-000061

Table 3.

Vital signs data mapping table (adopted from HITSP/C83, Version 1.1)

Identifier Name Definition Constraints
14.01 Vital sign results identifier An identifier for this specific vital sign observation
14.02 Vital sign results date/time The biologically relevant date/time for the vital sign observation
14.03 Vital sign result type A coded representation of the vital sign observation performed C83-[DE-14.03-1] Vital signs SHOULD be coded as specified in HITSP/C80 Section 2.2.3.6.4 Vital Sign Results Type.
14.04 Vital sign result status Status for this vital sign observation, eg, complete, preliminary
14.05 Vital sign result value The value of the result, including units of measure if applicable
14.06 Vital sign result interpretation An abbreviated interpretation of the vital sign observation, eg, normal, abnormal, high, etc
14.07 Vital sign result reference range Reference range(s) for the vital sign observation