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38af(P1ai)Special Care - Suctioning
This variable is contained in the following files:
Long Term Care Minimum Data Set (MDS) - Swing-Bed 2.0
SAS Name
P1AI_SUCTION
Indicates the patient received suctioning. Includes nasopharyngeal or tracheal aspiration.
Code
Code value
0
Unchecked
1
Checked
-1
Unknown