ARCHETYPE Myringotomy (openEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.myringotomy.v1)

ARCHETYPE IDopenEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.myringotomy.v1
ConceptMyringotomy
DescriptionSurgical procedure in which an incision is made in the tympanic membrane to relieve pressure and/or drain fluid. This is often accompanied by insertion of a ventilation tube to keep the middle ear aerated and prevent reaccumulation of fluid.
UseUse to record details about the myringotomy performed.
PurposeTo record details about the myringotomy performed.
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Copyright© openEHR Foundation
AuthorsAuthor name: Heather Leslie
Organisation: Ocean Informatics
Email: heather.leslie@oceaninformatics.com
Date originally authored: 2013-03-21
Other Details LanguageAuthor name: Heather Leslie
Organisation: Ocean Informatics
Email: heather.leslie@oceaninformatics.com
Date originally authored: 2013-03-21
Other Details (Language Independent)
  • Current Contact: Heather Leslie, Ocean Informatics, heather.leslie@oceaninformatics.com
  • MD5-CAM-1.0.1: B0DC5C3C430ABA20C5877EEFA0675FFE
Keywordsoperation, myringotomy
LifecycleCommitteeDraft
Language useden
Citeable Identifier1013.1.1512
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FluidFluid: Description of the fluid observed in the middle ear.
  • None [No fluid was present.]
  • Serous [Serous fluid was present.]
  • Mucoid [Pus was present.]
Ventilation Tube InsertedVentilation Tube Inserted: Was a ventilation tube inserted?
Record as True if a Ventilation Tube was inserted.
Allowed values: {true}
Ventilation TubeVentilation Tube: Details of the ventilation tubes inserted.
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