Purpose | (Clinical Focus: This set of values contains procedures used to define endotracheal intubation.),(Data Element Scope: The intent of this data element is to identify patients who receive endotracheal intubation as a medical procedure. Using the Quality Data Model, this particular element would map to the Procedure, Performed datatype.),(Inclusion Criteria: Include codes that describe the insertion of an endotracheal airway (intubation) into the trachea.),(Exclusion Criteria: Exclude codes that describe intubation via tracheotomy or cricothyrotomy.) |