HL7 V2 ADT
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ZU018-Labour/DeliveryOnsetMethod (XML)

OID 2.16.840.1.113883.2.1.9.18
Version 1.0
Status created

Description

Labour/Delivery Onset Method: (This table is used by NHS ITK specification in UK only) Table type: User

Values

Code Description Notes
1 Spontaneous; the onset of regular contractions whether or not preceded by spontaneous rupture of the membranes

2 Any caesarean section carried out before the onset of labour or a planned elective caesarean section carried out immediately following the onset of labour, when the decision was made before labour

3 Surgical induction; by amniotomy

4 Medical induction; including administration of agents either orally, intravenously or intravaginally with the intention of initiating labour

5 Combination of surgical induction and medical induction

9 Not known

To be used when data enterer has tried to get information but it is not known for any reason.