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INITIAL ED/HOSPITAL RESPIRATORY ASSISTANCE
08-Jan-2009
Emergency Department Information
Definition
Determination of respiratory assistance associated with the initial ED/hospital
respiratory rate.
Additional Information
- Only completed if a value is provided for “Initial ED/Hospital Respiratory Rate.”
- Respiratory Assistance is defined as mechanical and/or external support of respiration.
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