ARCHETYPE Inspection of open wound (openEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.inspection-skin-wound.v1)

ARCHETYPE IDopenEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.inspection-skin-wound.v1
ConceptInspection of open wound
DescriptionThe findings on inspection of a wound
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 a wound
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Copyrightcopyright (c) 2009 openEHR Foundation
AuthorsAuthor name: Heather Leslie
Organisation: Ocean Informatics
Email: heather.leslie@oceaninformatics.com
Date originally authored: 10/04/2007
Other Details LanguageAuthor name: Heather Leslie
Organisation: Ocean Informatics
Email: heather.leslie@oceaninformatics.com
Date originally authored: 10/04/2007
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Keywordsinspect, visual, skin, wound
LifecycleAuthorDraft
Language useden
Citeable Identifier1013.1.238
items
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
Clinical DescriptionClinical Description: Clinical description of the findings on inspection
FindingsFindings: Specific findings on inspection
TypeType: Type of wound
  • Abrasion (graze) [*]
  • Laceration [*]
  • Incision [*]
  • Puncture wound [*]
  • Penetration wound [*]
  • Gunshot wound [*]
LocationLocation: The location of any findings
DescriptionDescription: Description of the location of the findings
ExtentExtent: *
Starting pointStarting point: *
End pointEnd point: *
CourseCourse: *
Colour descriptionColour description: The colour of the object under inspection
DepthDepth: *
DescriptionDescription: *
Tissue involvementTissue involvement: *
LigamentLigament: *
MuscleMuscle: *
BoneBone: *
JointJoint: *
Subcutaneous fatSubcutaneous fat: *
Skin onlySkin only: *
Shape or distributionShape or distribution: The shape or distribution of the object inspected
DescriptionDescription: Description of the
SymmetricalSymmetrical: Whether the distribution is symmetrical
AgeAge: *
  • Acute [*]
  • Chronic [*]
Signs of infectionSigns of infection: Presence of signs of infection
Cluster: Signs of infectionCluster: Signs of infection: *
Include:
openEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.signs_of_infection.v1
Exclude:
All not explicitly included archetypes
SizeSize: *
Cluster: DimensionsCluster: Dimensions: *
Include:
openEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.size.v1 or
openEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.dimensions.v1 or
openEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.dimensions-circumference.v1
ContourContour: The contour of the object of inspection
Wound bedWound bed: *
SurfaceSurface: A description of the surface
Eschar presentEschar present: *
Necrotic tissueNecrotic tissue: *
0: - [Absent]
1: + [Minimal]
2: ++ [Moderate]
3: +++ [Excessive]

Assumed value: 0: -
SloughSlough: *
0: - [Absent]
1: + [Minimal]
2: ++ [Moderate]
3: +++ [Excessive]

Assumed value: 0: -
Granulation tissueGranulation tissue: *
OvergranulationOvergranulation: *
EpithelialisationEpithelialisation: *
ThicknessThickness: Thickness of skin
  • Thickened [*]
  • Normal [*]
  • Thinned/Atrophic [*]
SurroundsSurrounds: *
Normal/HealthyNormal/Healthy: *
SurroundsSurrounds: Description of immediate surrounds to object
IndurationInduration: *
PresentPresent: *
DescriptionDescription: *
Callus presentCallus present: *
Maceration presentMaceration present: *
Eczema presentEczema present: *
BlistersBlisters: *
PresentPresent: *
DescriptionDescription: *
Fragile skin presentFragile skin present: *
Dry skin presentDry skin present: *
Erythema presentErythema present: *
Cellulitis presentCellulitis present: *
Oedema presentOedema present: *
Fistula or sinus presentFistula or sinus present: *
PigmentationPigmentation: Pigmentation of skin
ContaminationContamination: Description about contamination of the wound
OdourOdour: *
  • None [*]
  • Malodourous [*]
Foreign bodyForeign body: *
PresentPresent: *
DetailsDetails: *
DischargeDischarge: *
Cluster: FluidsCluster: Fluids: *
Include:
openEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.fluid.v1
Exclude:
All not explicitly included archetypes
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]
SlopeSlope: *
  • Punched out [Vertical edge]
  • Undermined [Slope inwards]
  • Everted [Slope outwards]
TranslucentTranslucent: Is the object of inspection translucent?
DetailDetail: Detailed examination of a finding on inspection
Cluster: ExamCluster: Exam: Exam details
Include:
openEHR-EHR-CLUSTER.exam.v1
MethodMethod: Record of findings on inspection using a specific method
  • Direct visualisation [Macroscopic; By eye]
  • Wood's lamp [*]
  • Dermatoscope [*]
DrawingDrawing: A drawing of the findings on inspection
image/cgm, image/gif, image/png, image/tiff, image/jpeg
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