ARCHETYPE Examination of the cervix (openEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.exam-uterine_cervix.v1)

ARCHETYPE IDopenEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.exam-uterine_cervix.v1
ConceptExamination of the cervix
DescriptionExamination findings on physical examination of the uterine cervix.
PurposeA cluster for recording findings regarding the uterine cervix on physical examination.
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AuthorsAuthor name: Heather Leslie
Organisation: Ocean Informatics, Australia
Email: heather.leslie@oceaninformatics.com
Date originally authored: 02/ 04/2007
Other Details LanguageAuthor name: Heather Leslie
Organisation: Ocean Informatics, Australia
Email: heather.leslie@oceaninformatics.com
Date originally authored: 02/ 04/2007
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  • References:
  • MD5-CAM-1.0.1: 66CB4160984D2B0A3C3B4D04919B4A03
Keywordsexamination, physical, cervix, uterine
LifecycleAuthorDraft
Language useden
Citeable Identifier1013.1.217
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Normal statementsNormal statements: A group of statements about the normality of the examination.
Normal statementNormal statement: A specific statement of normality.
Clinical descriptionClinical description: Textural description of the part examined.
FindingsFindings: Clinical findings.
PositionPosition: The position in relation to the normal anatomical position.
  • Central [The cervix is central and in the normal position.]
  • To the right [The cervix is deviated to the right.]
  • To the left [The cervix is deviated to the left.]
  • Anterior [The cervix is anterior near the pubis.]
  • Posterior [The cervix is at the back near the sacrum.]
ConsistencyConsistency: Consistency of cervix.
  • Soft [Soft.]
  • Firm [Firm.]
DetailDetail: More focused examination findings.
Include:
openEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.exam-generic.v1 and specialisations or
openEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.auscultation.v1 and specialisations or
openEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.inspection.v1 and specialisations or
openEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.palpation.v1 and specialisations or
openEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.percussion.v1 and specialisations or
openEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.physical_properties.v1 and specialisations
SizeSize: Details of cervical size.
Include:
openEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.physical_properties.v1 and specialisations
Labour-specific findingsLabour-specific findings: Findings related to labour.
EffacementEffacement: The effacement of the uterine cervix in late pregnancy or labour.
0: Uneffaced [The cervix has not changed its form.]
5: Ripe [The cervix is ripe and beginning to efface.]
10: 10% effaced [The cervix is effaced to about 10%.]
20: 20% effaced [The cervix is effaced to about 20%.]
30: 30% effaced [The cervix is effaced to about 30%.]
40: 40% effaced [The cervix is effaced to about 40%.]
50: Partially (50%) effaced [The cervix is partially effaced to about 50%.]
60: 60% effaced [The cervix is effaced to about 60%.]
70: 70% effaced [The cervix is effaced to about 70%.]
80: 80% effaced [The cervix is effaced to about 80%.]
90: 90% effaced [The cervix is effaced to about 90%.]
100: Fully effaced [The cervix is fully effaced to 100%.]
ThicknessThickness: Cervical thickness.
  • Thick [Thick.]
  • Thin [Thin.]
  • Paper-thin [Very thin.]
  • Oedematous [Thickened and swollen.]
Application to presenting partApplication to presenting part: Application of cervix to fetal presenting part.
  • Loosely applied [Not moulded to presenting part.]
  • Tightly applied [Moulded to presenting part.]
Cervical osCervical os: The outlet of the uterus.
SiteSite: Identify part of cervix which is being examined.
  • External os [External opening of the cervix to the vagina.]
  • Internal os [Internal opening of the cervix to the uterus.]
DilationDilation: Dilation of cervix.
EstimateEstimate: The dilation of the os.
Property: Length
Units: 0.0..10.0 cm
Limit decimal places: 1
Number of finger tips admittedNumber of finger tips admitted: Number of finger tips that are able to be admitted into the internal or external os.
DescriptionDescription: Findings about the cervical os.
Vaginal fluidVaginal fluid: Details of vaginal fluid.
Include:
openEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.bodily_substance.v1 and specialisations
ImageImage: Drawing or image of the area examined.
image/gif, image/png, image/jpeg
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