ARCHETYPE Inspection of External ear (openEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.inspection-external_ear.v1)

ARCHETYPE IDopenEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.inspection-external_ear.v1
ConceptInspection of External ear
DescriptionThe findings on physical examination by inspection of external ear
UseFor use with the exam clusters for recording findings on inspection
MisuseShould only be used in the exam observation
PurposeFor recording the findings on inspection of the external ear
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Copyrightcopyright (c) 2009 openEHR Foundation
AuthorsAuthor name: Ian McNicoll
Organisation: Ocean Informatics
Date originally authored: 02/11/2007
Other Details LanguageAuthor name: Ian McNicoll
Organisation: Ocean Informatics
Date originally authored: 02/11/2007
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Keywordsinspect, visual, ear, external
LifecycleAuthorDraft
Language useden
Citeable Identifier1013.1.234
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Normal statementsNormal statements: An optional group of statements about the normality of the inspection
Normal statementNormal statement: A specific statement about the normality of inspection
  • External ear normal [*]
  • Pinna normal [*]
  • External Auditory Canal normal [*]
Clinical DescriptionClinical Description: Clinical description of the findings on inspection
FindingsFindings: Specific findings on inspection
Colour descriptionColour description: The colour of the object under inspection
LocationLocation: The location of any findings
Anatomical areaAnatomical area: *
  • Pinna [*]
  • External Auditory Canal [*]
DescriptionDescription: Description of the location of the findings
Shape or distributionShape or distribution: The shape or distribution of the object inspected
DescriptionDescription: Description of the external ear
  • Hypoplasia [*]
  • Atresia [*]
  • Bat [*]
SymmetricalSymmetrical: Whether the distribution is symmetrical
ContourContour: The contour of the object of inspection
Overlying skin or surfaceOverlying skin or surface: A description of the surface
SurroundsSurrounds: Description of immediate surrounds to object
EdgeEdge: Findings about the edge of the object under inspection
DescriptionDescription: Description of the edge or border of the object of inspection
DefinitionDefinition: The nature of the edge of the object of examination
  • Well defined [The edge is clearly defined]
  • Moderately defined [The edge is defined but less clear in places]
  • Poorly defined [The edge is not defined clearly in many places]
TranslucentTranslucent: Is the object of inspection translucent?
Operative scarsOperative scars: Any ear related operative scars
DetailDetail: Detailed examination of a finding on inspection
Cluster: ExamCluster: Exam: Exam details
Include:
openEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.exam.v1
DrawingDrawing: A drawing of the findings on inspection
image/cgm, image/gif, image/png, image/tiff, image/jpeg
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