Vital Signs with Qualifying Elements
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Vital Signs with Qualifying Elements, published by HL7 International - Clinical Information Modeling Initiative. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 2.0.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/HL7/cimi-vital-signs/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: Blood Pressure Panel

Official URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/StructureDefinition/blood-pressure-panel Version: 2.0.0
Draft as of 2024-10-09 Computable Name: BloodPressurePanel

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Blood Pressure Panel; a grouping of systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial blood pressure components.

Scope

The Blood Pressure Panel profile contains three observations, systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial blood pressure. These are slices of the component element (Observation.component) and the value (Observation.value) has been constrained out (cardinality set to 0). Systolic and Diastolic blood pressures are commonly stored together as a “blood pressure”. There are times when a mean arterial pressure needs to be stored also, so it was included. The only required observation of the three is Systolic BP. By doing so the panel may be used to record any combination of Systolic + Diastolic, Systolic only, or all three. This negates the need to create individual FHIR profiles for any of the three.

About the extensions

In addition, This profile contains the following qualifying observations (extensions) with associated SNOMED CT value sets:

Body Position - This is used to capture an individual's body position while taking a blood pressure. Usually "sitting".

Exercise Association - This is used to capture an individual's exercise status while taking blood pressure. Usually "at rest".

Measurement Setting - This is used to capture the location (not body site) where the measurement(s) took place; At home, hospital, clinic, etc.

Sleep Status - This is used to capture whether or not the measurement was taken while the subject was asleep or awake.

Observation.device

This profile references a Blood Pressure Device profile of the Device resource in Observation.device. The Blood Pressure Device profile is designed to be used specifically for blood pressure observations and includes an extension for Blood Pressure Cuff Size.

About Mean Arterial Pressure

Mean Arterial Pressure is a calculated observation based on the Systolic and Diastolic blood pressure measurements and is defined as the average pressure in an individual's arteries during one cardiac cycle. It is not an average of several measurements.

Its formula is (SystolicBP + 2(DiastolicBP)) divided by 3; (SBP + 2(DBP))/3. There are times when this needs to be known so it is included as an optional component in this panel.

Example

The following examples are provided to illustrate conformant resource content to this profile.

Use Cases

1. Blood pressure taken while in a lying position

FHIR path and element binding Text Description Code Terminology
Observation.code Blood Pressure Panel with all children optional 85354-9 LOINC
Observation.component.code Systolic Blood Pressure 8480-6 LOINC
Observation.component.code Diastolic BloodPressure Meas 8462-4 LOINC
Body Position extension bindings and values
Observation.extension(bodyPositionExt) mapping Body position with respect to gravity 8361-8 LOINC
Observation.extension(bodyPositionExt).value Supine body position (finding) 40199007 SNOMED CT

2. Blood Pressure taken with an adult size cuff via left brachial artery

FHIR path and element binding Text Description Code Terminology
Observation.code Blood Pressure Panel with all children optional 85354-9 LOINC
Observation.component.code Systolic blood pressure 8480-6 LOINC
Cuff size value
Observation.device.extension(BloodPressureCuffSize).value Blood pressure cuff, adult size (physical object) 720737000 SNOMED CT
Body Site bindings and value
Observation.bodySite Body location qualifier 39112-8 LOINC
bodySite.value Structure of left brachial artery (body structure) 723961002 SNOMED CT

Value sets

Value Set Purpose
Body Position value set This value set contains concepts used to result the patient's body position, referencing the SNOMED Code 397155001 Body position (observable entity) and the LOINC term "Body position with respect to gravity" 8361-8. This is used in the BodyPositionExt extension.
Blood Pressure Device Type value set This value set contains concepts used to result the type of device used to measure a body blood pressure, referencing the SNOMED Code 23591000205102 “Blood pressure device type (observable entity)" and the LOINC term “Type of Blood pressure device” 41901-0. This is used in the observation-deviceCode extension.
Blood Pressure Measurement Site value set This value set contains a constrained list body location values used to result the body location where a blood pressure was measured, referencing the SNOMED Code 2281000205100 “Blood pressure measurement site (observable entity)” and the LOINC term "Blood pressure measurement site", 41904-4. This is used in the bodySite backbone element.
Blood Pressure Method value set This value set contains concepts used to result the method used for a blood pressure measurement, referencing the SNOMED Code 2291000205103 “Blood pressure method (observable entity)” and the LOINC term "Blood pressure method" 8357-6. This is used in the method backbone element.
Exertion Phase value Set The purpose of the value set is to document exercise associated with a measurement. Resulting LOINC code 74008-4 "Exercise intensity". This is used in the ExerciseAssociationExt extension.
Sleep Status value set This value set contains values used to indicate the state of wakefulness during measurement. This is used in the SleepStatusExt extension.
Measurement Setting value set This value set is used to result the Measurement Setting extension.

Mandatory and Must Support Data Elements

Each resource must have

  • Observation.category (fixed to Vital Signs category)
  • Observation.code (fixed to LOINC code 85354-9)
  • Observation.subject
  • Observation.effective
  • Observation.component (Systolic Blood Pressure, LOINC 8480-6)
  • Observation.status

Each resource must support

  • Body Position extension
  • Exercise Association extension
  • Observation.device (reference to Blood Pressure Device profile)
  • Sleep Status extension
  • Measurement Setting extension
  • all components, including component.code and component.valueQuantity (value, unit, system, and code)

Usage:

Formal Views of Profile Content

Description of Profiles, Differentials, Snapshots and how the different presentations work.

This structure is derived from Observation

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... bodyPosition S 0..1 (Complex) Body Position
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-bodyPosition
..... value[x] 1..1 CodeableConcept Value of extension
Binding: Body Position value set (extensible)
.... sleepStatus S 0..1 CodeableConcept Sleep Status
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/StructureDefinition/SleepStatusExt
Binding: Sleep Status value set (extensible)
.... exerciseAssociation S 0..1 CodeableConcept Exercise Association
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/StructureDefinition/ExerciseAssociationExt
Binding: Exertion Phase value set (extensible)
.... MeasurementSetting S 0..1 CodeableConcept Measurement setting
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/StructureDefinition/MeasurementSettingExt
Binding: Measurement Setting value set (extensible)
... status S 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
... category
.... coding
..... system 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Required Pattern: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
..... code 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Required Pattern: vital-signs
.... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
..... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
..... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 85354-9
... subject S 1..1 Reference(Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
... effective[x] S 1..1 dateTime, Period, Timing, instant Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
... value[x] 0..0
... interpretation 0..1 CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: Numeric Result Interpretation value set (extensible)
... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: Blood Pressure Measurement Body Location Precoordinated value set (extensible): A set of codes that describe where on/in the body an observation or procedure took place

... method S 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: Blood Pressure Measurement Method value set (extensible): A set of codes that describe the method used to measure a blood pressure

... specimen 0..0
... device S 0..1 Reference(Blood Pressure Device) Blood Pressure Device
... Slices for component S 1..* BackboneElement Blood pressure components
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
.... component:SystolicBP 1..1 BackboneElement Systolic Blood Pressure
..... code S 1..1 CodeableConcept Systolic blood pressure
Required Pattern: At least the following
...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 8480-6
..... value[x] S 0..1 Quantity Actual component result
...... value S 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
...... unit S 1..1 string Unit representation
...... system S 1..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
...... code S 1..1 code Coded form of the unit
Fixed Value: mm[Hg]
.... component:DiastolicBP 0..1 BackboneElement Diastolic Blood Pressure
..... code S 1..1 CodeableConcept Diastolic blood pressure
Required Pattern: At least the following
...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 8462-4
..... value[x] S 0..1 Quantity Actual component result
...... value S 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
...... unit S 1..1 string Unit representation
...... system S 1..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
...... code S 1..1 code Coded form of the unit
Fixed Value: mm[Hg]
.... component:MeanArterialBP S 0..1 BackboneElement Mean Arterial Blood Pressure
..... code S 1..1 CodeableConcept Mean blood pressure
Required Pattern: At least the following
...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 8478-0
..... value[x] S 0..1 Quantity Actual component result
...... value S 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
...... unit S 1..1 string Unit representation
...... system S 1..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
...... code S 1..1 code Coded form of the unit
Fixed Value: mm[Hg]

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Observation.extension:bodyPosition.value[x]extensibleBodyPositionvalueset
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/ValueSet/bodyPositionVS
from this IG
Observation.interpretationextensibleNumericResultInterpretationNom
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/ValueSet/NumericResultIntVS
from this IG
Observation.bodySiteextensibleBloodPressureMeasurementBodyLocationPrecoodinated
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/ValueSet/bpmeasbodylocationprecoord
from this IG
Observation.methodextensibleBloodPressureMeasurementMethodvalueset
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/ValueSet/bpMeasMethodVS
from this IG
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... bodyPosition S 0..1 (Complex) Body Position
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-bodyPosition
..... extension 0..0
..... url 1..1 uri "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-bodyPosition"
..... value[x] 1..1 CodeableConcept Value of extension
Binding: Body Position value set (extensible)
.... sleepStatus S 0..1 CodeableConcept Sleep Status
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/StructureDefinition/SleepStatusExt
Binding: Sleep Status value set (extensible)
.... exerciseAssociation S 0..1 CodeableConcept Exercise Association
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/StructureDefinition/ExerciseAssociationExt
Binding: Exertion Phase value set (extensible)
.... MeasurementSetting S 0..1 CodeableConcept Measurement setting
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/StructureDefinition/MeasurementSettingExt
Binding: Measurement Setting value set (extensible)
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Blood pressure panel with all children optional
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


Required Pattern: At least the following
.... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
..... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
..... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 85354-9
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
... effective[x] SΣ 1..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
.... effectiveTiming Timing
.... effectiveInstant instant
... interpretation 0..1 CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: Numeric Result Interpretation value set (extensible)
... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: Blood Pressure Measurement Body Location Precoordinated value set (extensible): A set of codes that describe where on/in the body an observation or procedure took place

... method S 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: Blood Pressure Measurement Method value set (extensible): A set of codes that describe the method used to measure a blood pressure

... device S 0..1 Reference(Blood Pressure Device) Blood Pressure Device
... Slices for component SΣ 1..* BackboneElement Blood pressure components
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
.... component:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

.... component:SystolicBP Σ 1..1 BackboneElement Systolic Blood Pressure
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Systolic blood pressure
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


Required Pattern: At least the following
...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 8480-6
..... value[x] SΣ 0..1 Quantity Actual component result
...... value SΣ 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
...... comparator ?!Σ 0..1 code < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

...... unit SΣ 1..1 string Unit representation
...... system SΣC 1..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Coded form of the unit
Fixed Value: mm[Hg]
.... component:DiastolicBP Σ 0..1 BackboneElement Diastolic Blood Pressure
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Diastolic blood pressure
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


Required Pattern: At least the following
...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 8462-4
..... value[x] SΣ 0..1 Quantity Actual component result
...... value SΣ 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
...... comparator ?!Σ 0..1 code < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

...... unit SΣ 1..1 string Unit representation
...... system SΣC 1..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Coded form of the unit
Fixed Value: mm[Hg]
.... component:MeanArterialBP SΣ 0..1 BackboneElement Mean Arterial Blood Pressure
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Mean blood pressure
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


Required Pattern: At least the following
...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 8478-0
..... value[x] SΣ 0..1 Quantity Actual component result
...... value SΣ 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
...... comparator ?!Σ 0..1 code < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

...... unit SΣ 1..1 string Unit representation
...... system SΣC 1..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Coded form of the unit
Fixed Value: mm[Hg]

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
Observation.extension:bodyPosition.value[x]extensibleBodyPositionvalueset
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/ValueSet/bodyPositionVS
from this IG
Observation.statusrequiredObservationStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.codeexamplePattern: LOINC Code 85354-9
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.interpretationextensibleNumericResultInterpretationNom
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/ValueSet/NumericResultIntVS
from this IG
Observation.bodySiteextensibleBloodPressureMeasurementBodyLocationPrecoodinated
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/ValueSet/bpmeasbodylocationprecoord
from this IG
Observation.methodextensibleBloodPressureMeasurementMethodvalueset
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/ValueSet/bpMeasMethodVS
from this IG
Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:SystolicBP.codeexamplePattern: LOINC Code 8480-6
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:SystolicBP.value[x].comparatorrequiredQuantityComparator
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:DiastolicBP.codeexamplePattern: LOINC Code 8462-4
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:DiastolicBP.value[x].comparatorrequiredQuantityComparator
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:MeanArterialBP.codeexamplePattern: LOINC Code 8478-0
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:MeanArterialBP.value[x].comparatorrequiredQuantityComparator
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... bodyPosition S 0..1 (Complex) Body Position
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-bodyPosition
..... id 0..1 id Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..0
..... url 1..1 uri "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-bodyPosition"
..... value[x] 1..1 CodeableConcept Value of extension
Binding: Body Position value set (extensible)
.... sleepStatus S 0..1 CodeableConcept Sleep Status
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/StructureDefinition/SleepStatusExt
Binding: Sleep Status value set (extensible)
.... exerciseAssociation S 0..1 CodeableConcept Exercise Association
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/StructureDefinition/ExerciseAssociationExt
Binding: Exertion Phase value set (extensible)
.... MeasurementSetting S 0..1 CodeableConcept Measurement setting
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/StructureDefinition/MeasurementSettingExt
Binding: Measurement Setting value set (extensible)
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
... basedOn Σ 0..* Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest) Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... partOf Σ 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy) Part of referenced event
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.

... category 0..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... coding Σ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... system Σ 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Required Pattern: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
..... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
..... code Σ 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Required Pattern: vital-signs
..... display Σ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... userSelected Σ 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text Σ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Blood pressure panel with all children optional
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


Required Pattern: At least the following
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
..... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
..... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 85354-9
..... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus Σ 0..* Reference(Resource) What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] SΣ 1..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
.... effectiveTiming Timing
.... effectiveInstant instant
... issued Σ 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... performer Σ 0..* Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson) Who is responsible for the observation
... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

... interpretation 0..1 CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: Numeric Result Interpretation value set (extensible)
... note 0..* Annotation Comments about the observation
... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: Blood Pressure Measurement Body Location Precoordinated value set (extensible): A set of codes that describe where on/in the body an observation or procedure took place

... method S 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: Blood Pressure Measurement Method value set (extensible): A set of codes that describe the method used to measure a blood pressure

... device S 0..1 Reference(Blood Pressure Device) Blood Pressure Device
... referenceRange C 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... low C 0..1 SimpleQuantity Low Range, if relevant
.... high C 0..1 SimpleQuantity High Range, if relevant
.... type 0..1 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.

.... appliesTo 0..* CodeableConcept Reference range population
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.


.... age 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant
.... text 0..1 string Text based reference range in an observation
... hasMember Σ 0..* Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
... derivedFrom Σ 0..* Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence) Related measurements the observation is made from
... Slices for component SΣ 1..* BackboneElement Blood pressure components
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
.... component:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

..... value[x] Σ 0..1 Actual component result
...... valueQuantity Quantity
...... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
...... valueString string
...... valueBoolean boolean
...... valueInteger integer
...... valueRange Range
...... valueRatio Ratio
...... valueSampledData SampledData
...... valueTime time
...... valueDateTime dateTime
...... valuePeriod Period
..... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

..... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


..... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result
.... component:SystolicBP Σ 1..1 BackboneElement Systolic Blood Pressure
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Systolic blood pressure
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


Required Pattern: At least the following
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
....... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
....... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 8480-6
....... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
....... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
...... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
..... value[x] SΣ 0..1 Quantity Actual component result
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... value SΣ 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
...... comparator ?!Σ 0..1 code < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

...... unit SΣ 1..1 string Unit representation
...... system SΣC 1..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Coded form of the unit
Fixed Value: mm[Hg]
..... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

..... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


..... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result
.... component:DiastolicBP Σ 0..1 BackboneElement Diastolic Blood Pressure
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Diastolic blood pressure
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


Required Pattern: At least the following
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
....... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
....... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 8462-4
....... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
....... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
...... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
..... value[x] SΣ 0..1 Quantity Actual component result
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... value SΣ 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
...... comparator ?!Σ 0..1 code < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

...... unit SΣ 1..1 string Unit representation
...... system SΣC 1..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Coded form of the unit
Fixed Value: mm[Hg]
..... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

..... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


..... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result
.... component:MeanArterialBP SΣ 0..1 BackboneElement Mean Arterial Blood Pressure
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Mean blood pressure
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


Required Pattern: At least the following
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
....... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
....... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 8478-0
....... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
....... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
...... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
..... value[x] SΣ 0..1 Quantity Actual component result
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... value SΣ 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
...... comparator ?!Σ 0..1 code < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

...... unit SΣ 1..1 string Unit representation
...... system SΣC 1..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Coded form of the unit
Fixed Value: mm[Hg]
..... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

..... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


..... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result

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Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
Observation.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.extension:bodyPosition.value[x]extensibleBodyPositionvalueset
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/ValueSet/bodyPositionVS
from this IG
Observation.statusrequiredObservationStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.codeexamplePattern: LOINC Code 85354-9
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.interpretationextensibleNumericResultInterpretationNom
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/ValueSet/NumericResultIntVS
from this IG
Observation.bodySiteextensibleBloodPressureMeasurementBodyLocationPrecoodinated
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/ValueSet/bpmeasbodylocationprecoord
from this IG
Observation.methodextensibleBloodPressureMeasurementMethodvalueset
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/ValueSet/bpMeasMethodVS
from this IG
Observation.referenceRange.typepreferredObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaning
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.appliesToexampleObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliesto
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:SystolicBP.codeexamplePattern: LOINC Code 8480-6
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:SystolicBP.value[x].comparatorrequiredQuantityComparator
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:SystolicBP.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:SystolicBP.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:DiastolicBP.codeexamplePattern: LOINC Code 8462-4
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:DiastolicBP.value[x].comparatorrequiredQuantityComparator
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:DiastolicBP.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:DiastolicBP.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:MeanArterialBP.codeexamplePattern: LOINC Code 8478-0
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:MeanArterialBP.value[x].comparatorrequiredQuantityComparator
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:MeanArterialBP.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:MeanArterialBP.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
from the FHIR Standard

This structure is derived from Observation

Summary

Mandatory: 4 elements(12 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 30 elements
Fixed: 6 elements
Prohibited: 2 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Extensions

This structure refers to these extensions:

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of Observation.component

Differential View

This structure is derived from Observation

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... bodyPosition S 0..1 (Complex) Body Position
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-bodyPosition
..... value[x] 1..1 CodeableConcept Value of extension
Binding: Body Position value set (extensible)
.... sleepStatus S 0..1 CodeableConcept Sleep Status
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/StructureDefinition/SleepStatusExt
Binding: Sleep Status value set (extensible)
.... exerciseAssociation S 0..1 CodeableConcept Exercise Association
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/StructureDefinition/ExerciseAssociationExt
Binding: Exertion Phase value set (extensible)
.... MeasurementSetting S 0..1 CodeableConcept Measurement setting
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/StructureDefinition/MeasurementSettingExt
Binding: Measurement Setting value set (extensible)
... status S 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
... category
.... coding
..... system 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Required Pattern: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
..... code 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Required Pattern: vital-signs
.... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
..... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
..... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 85354-9
... subject S 1..1 Reference(Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
... effective[x] S 1..1 dateTime, Period, Timing, instant Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
... value[x] 0..0
... interpretation 0..1 CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: Numeric Result Interpretation value set (extensible)
... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: Blood Pressure Measurement Body Location Precoordinated value set (extensible): A set of codes that describe where on/in the body an observation or procedure took place

... method S 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: Blood Pressure Measurement Method value set (extensible): A set of codes that describe the method used to measure a blood pressure

... specimen 0..0
... device S 0..1 Reference(Blood Pressure Device) Blood Pressure Device
... Slices for component S 1..* BackboneElement Blood pressure components
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
.... component:SystolicBP 1..1 BackboneElement Systolic Blood Pressure
..... code S 1..1 CodeableConcept Systolic blood pressure
Required Pattern: At least the following
...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 8480-6
..... value[x] S 0..1 Quantity Actual component result
...... value S 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
...... unit S 1..1 string Unit representation
...... system S 1..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
...... code S 1..1 code Coded form of the unit
Fixed Value: mm[Hg]
.... component:DiastolicBP 0..1 BackboneElement Diastolic Blood Pressure
..... code S 1..1 CodeableConcept Diastolic blood pressure
Required Pattern: At least the following
...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 8462-4
..... value[x] S 0..1 Quantity Actual component result
...... value S 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
...... unit S 1..1 string Unit representation
...... system S 1..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
...... code S 1..1 code Coded form of the unit
Fixed Value: mm[Hg]
.... component:MeanArterialBP S 0..1 BackboneElement Mean Arterial Blood Pressure
..... code S 1..1 CodeableConcept Mean blood pressure
Required Pattern: At least the following
...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 8478-0
..... value[x] S 0..1 Quantity Actual component result
...... value S 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
...... unit S 1..1 string Unit representation
...... system S 1..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
...... code S 1..1 code Coded form of the unit
Fixed Value: mm[Hg]

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Observation.extension:bodyPosition.value[x]extensibleBodyPositionvalueset
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/ValueSet/bodyPositionVS
from this IG
Observation.interpretationextensibleNumericResultInterpretationNom
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/ValueSet/NumericResultIntVS
from this IG
Observation.bodySiteextensibleBloodPressureMeasurementBodyLocationPrecoodinated
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/ValueSet/bpmeasbodylocationprecoord
from this IG
Observation.methodextensibleBloodPressureMeasurementMethodvalueset
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/ValueSet/bpMeasMethodVS
from this IG

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... bodyPosition S 0..1 (Complex) Body Position
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-bodyPosition
..... extension 0..0
..... url 1..1 uri "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-bodyPosition"
..... value[x] 1..1 CodeableConcept Value of extension
Binding: Body Position value set (extensible)
.... sleepStatus S 0..1 CodeableConcept Sleep Status
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/StructureDefinition/SleepStatusExt
Binding: Sleep Status value set (extensible)
.... exerciseAssociation S 0..1 CodeableConcept Exercise Association
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/StructureDefinition/ExerciseAssociationExt
Binding: Exertion Phase value set (extensible)
.... MeasurementSetting S 0..1 CodeableConcept Measurement setting
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/StructureDefinition/MeasurementSettingExt
Binding: Measurement Setting value set (extensible)
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Blood pressure panel with all children optional
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


Required Pattern: At least the following
.... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
..... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
..... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 85354-9
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
... effective[x] SΣ 1..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
.... effectiveTiming Timing
.... effectiveInstant instant
... interpretation 0..1 CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: Numeric Result Interpretation value set (extensible)
... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: Blood Pressure Measurement Body Location Precoordinated value set (extensible): A set of codes that describe where on/in the body an observation or procedure took place

... method S 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: Blood Pressure Measurement Method value set (extensible): A set of codes that describe the method used to measure a blood pressure

... device S 0..1 Reference(Blood Pressure Device) Blood Pressure Device
... Slices for component SΣ 1..* BackboneElement Blood pressure components
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
.... component:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

.... component:SystolicBP Σ 1..1 BackboneElement Systolic Blood Pressure
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Systolic blood pressure
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


Required Pattern: At least the following
...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 8480-6
..... value[x] SΣ 0..1 Quantity Actual component result
...... value SΣ 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
...... comparator ?!Σ 0..1 code < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

...... unit SΣ 1..1 string Unit representation
...... system SΣC 1..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Coded form of the unit
Fixed Value: mm[Hg]
.... component:DiastolicBP Σ 0..1 BackboneElement Diastolic Blood Pressure
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Diastolic blood pressure
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


Required Pattern: At least the following
...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 8462-4
..... value[x] SΣ 0..1 Quantity Actual component result
...... value SΣ 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
...... comparator ?!Σ 0..1 code < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

...... unit SΣ 1..1 string Unit representation
...... system SΣC 1..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Coded form of the unit
Fixed Value: mm[Hg]
.... component:MeanArterialBP SΣ 0..1 BackboneElement Mean Arterial Blood Pressure
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Mean blood pressure
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


Required Pattern: At least the following
...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 8478-0
..... value[x] SΣ 0..1 Quantity Actual component result
...... value SΣ 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
...... comparator ?!Σ 0..1 code < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

...... unit SΣ 1..1 string Unit representation
...... system SΣC 1..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Coded form of the unit
Fixed Value: mm[Hg]

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
Observation.extension:bodyPosition.value[x]extensibleBodyPositionvalueset
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/ValueSet/bodyPositionVS
from this IG
Observation.statusrequiredObservationStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.codeexamplePattern: LOINC Code 85354-9
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.interpretationextensibleNumericResultInterpretationNom
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/ValueSet/NumericResultIntVS
from this IG
Observation.bodySiteextensibleBloodPressureMeasurementBodyLocationPrecoodinated
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/ValueSet/bpmeasbodylocationprecoord
from this IG
Observation.methodextensibleBloodPressureMeasurementMethodvalueset
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/ValueSet/bpMeasMethodVS
from this IG
Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:SystolicBP.codeexamplePattern: LOINC Code 8480-6
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:SystolicBP.value[x].comparatorrequiredQuantityComparator
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:DiastolicBP.codeexamplePattern: LOINC Code 8462-4
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:DiastolicBP.value[x].comparatorrequiredQuantityComparator
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:MeanArterialBP.codeexamplePattern: LOINC Code 8478-0
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:MeanArterialBP.value[x].comparatorrequiredQuantityComparator
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Observation C 0..* Observation Measurements and simple assertions
obs-6: dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present
obs-7: If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... bodyPosition S 0..1 (Complex) Body Position
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-bodyPosition
..... id 0..1 id Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..0
..... url 1..1 uri "http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/observation-bodyPosition"
..... value[x] 1..1 CodeableConcept Value of extension
Binding: Body Position value set (extensible)
.... sleepStatus S 0..1 CodeableConcept Sleep Status
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/StructureDefinition/SleepStatusExt
Binding: Sleep Status value set (extensible)
.... exerciseAssociation S 0..1 CodeableConcept Exercise Association
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/StructureDefinition/ExerciseAssociationExt
Binding: Exertion Phase value set (extensible)
.... MeasurementSetting S 0..1 CodeableConcept Measurement setting
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/StructureDefinition/MeasurementSettingExt
Binding: Measurement Setting value set (extensible)
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
... basedOn Σ 0..* Reference(CarePlan | DeviceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation | MedicationRequest | NutritionOrder | ServiceRequest) Fulfills plan, proposal or order
... partOf Σ 0..* Reference(MedicationAdministration | MedicationDispense | MedicationStatement | Procedure | Immunization | ImagingStudy) Part of referenced event
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required): Codes providing the status of an observation.

... category 0..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.


.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... coding Σ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... system Σ 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Required Pattern: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category
..... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
..... code Σ 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Required Pattern: vital-signs
..... display Σ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... userSelected Σ 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text Σ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Blood pressure panel with all children optional
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


Required Pattern: At least the following
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
..... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
..... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 85354-9
..... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient) Who and/or what the observation is about
... focus Σ 0..* Reference(Resource) What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
... encounter Σ 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
... effective[x] SΣ 1..1 Clinically relevant time/time-period for observation
.... effectiveDateTime dateTime
.... effectivePeriod Period
.... effectiveTiming Timing
.... effectiveInstant instant
... issued Σ 0..1 instant Date/Time this version was made available
... performer Σ 0..* Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | CareTeam | Patient | RelatedPerson) Who is responsible for the observation
... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

... interpretation 0..1 CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: Numeric Result Interpretation value set (extensible)
... note 0..* Annotation Comments about the observation
... bodySite S 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: Blood Pressure Measurement Body Location Precoordinated value set (extensible): A set of codes that describe where on/in the body an observation or procedure took place

... method S 0..1 CodeableConcept How it was done
Binding: Blood Pressure Measurement Method value set (extensible): A set of codes that describe the method used to measure a blood pressure

... device S 0..1 Reference(Blood Pressure Device) Blood Pressure Device
... referenceRange C 0..* BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
obs-3: Must have at least a low or a high or text
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... low C 0..1 SimpleQuantity Low Range, if relevant
.... high C 0..1 SimpleQuantity High Range, if relevant
.... type 0..1 CodeableConcept Reference range qualifier
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes (preferred): Code for the meaning of a reference range.

.... appliesTo 0..* CodeableConcept Reference range population
Binding: ObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes (example): Codes identifying the population the reference range applies to.


.... age 0..1 Range Applicable age range, if relevant
.... text 0..1 string Text based reference range in an observation
... hasMember Σ 0..* Reference(Observation | QuestionnaireResponse | MolecularSequence) Related resource that belongs to the Observation group
... derivedFrom Σ 0..* Reference(DocumentReference | ImagingStudy | Media | QuestionnaireResponse | Observation | MolecularSequence) Related measurements the observation is made from
... Slices for component SΣ 1..* BackboneElement Blood pressure components
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code
.... component:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code Σ 1..1 CodeableConcept Type of component observation (code / type)
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.

..... value[x] Σ 0..1 Actual component result
...... valueQuantity Quantity
...... valueCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
...... valueString string
...... valueBoolean boolean
...... valueInteger integer
...... valueRange Range
...... valueRatio Ratio
...... valueSampledData SampledData
...... valueTime time
...... valueDateTime dateTime
...... valuePeriod Period
..... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

..... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


..... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result
.... component:SystolicBP Σ 1..1 BackboneElement Systolic Blood Pressure
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Systolic blood pressure
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


Required Pattern: At least the following
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
....... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
....... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 8480-6
....... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
....... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
...... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
..... value[x] SΣ 0..1 Quantity Actual component result
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... value SΣ 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
...... comparator ?!Σ 0..1 code < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

...... unit SΣ 1..1 string Unit representation
...... system SΣC 1..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Coded form of the unit
Fixed Value: mm[Hg]
..... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

..... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


..... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result
.... component:DiastolicBP Σ 0..1 BackboneElement Diastolic Blood Pressure
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Diastolic blood pressure
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


Required Pattern: At least the following
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
....... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
....... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 8462-4
....... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
....... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
...... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
..... value[x] SΣ 0..1 Quantity Actual component result
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... value SΣ 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
...... comparator ?!Σ 0..1 code < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

...... unit SΣ 1..1 string Unit representation
...... system SΣC 1..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Coded form of the unit
Fixed Value: mm[Hg]
..... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

..... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


..... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result
.... component:MeanArterialBP SΣ 0..1 BackboneElement Mean Arterial Blood Pressure
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
..... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... code SΣ 1..1 CodeableConcept Mean blood pressure
Binding: LOINCCodes (example): Codes identifying names of simple observations.


Required Pattern: At least the following
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
...... coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (complex)
....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
....... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
....... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org
....... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
....... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 8478-0
....... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
....... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
...... text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
..... value[x] SΣ 0..1 Quantity Actual component result
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... value SΣ 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
...... comparator ?!Σ 0..1 code < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Binding: QuantityComparator (required): How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

...... unit SΣ 1..1 string Unit representation
...... system SΣC 1..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org
...... code SΣ 1..1 code Coded form of the unit
Fixed Value: mm[Hg]
..... dataAbsentReason C 0..1 CodeableConcept Why the component result is missing
Binding: DataAbsentReason (extensible): Codes specifying why the result (Observation.value[x]) is missing.

..... interpretation 0..* CodeableConcept High, low, normal, etc.
Binding: ObservationInterpretationCodes (extensible): Codes identifying interpretations of observations.


..... referenceRange 0..* See referenceRange (Observation) Provides guide for interpretation of component result

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Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet / CodeURI
Observation.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.extension:bodyPosition.value[x]extensibleBodyPositionvalueset
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/ValueSet/bodyPositionVS
from this IG
Observation.statusrequiredObservationStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-status|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.categorypreferredObservationCategoryCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-category
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.codeexamplePattern: LOINC Code 85354-9
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.interpretationextensibleNumericResultInterpretationNom
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/ValueSet/NumericResultIntVS
from this IG
Observation.bodySiteextensibleBloodPressureMeasurementBodyLocationPrecoodinated
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/ValueSet/bpmeasbodylocationprecoord
from this IG
Observation.methodextensibleBloodPressureMeasurementMethodvalueset
http://hl7.org/fhir/us/vitals/ValueSet/bpMeasMethodVS
from this IG
Observation.referenceRange.typepreferredObservationReferenceRangeMeaningCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-meaning
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.referenceRange.appliesToexampleObservationReferenceRangeAppliesToCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/referencerange-appliesto
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.codeexampleLOINCCodes (a valid code from LOINC)
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:SystolicBP.codeexamplePattern: LOINC Code 8480-6
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:SystolicBP.value[x].comparatorrequiredQuantityComparator
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:SystolicBP.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:SystolicBP.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:DiastolicBP.codeexamplePattern: LOINC Code 8462-4
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:DiastolicBP.value[x].comparatorrequiredQuantityComparator
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:DiastolicBP.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:DiastolicBP.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:MeanArterialBP.codeexamplePattern: LOINC Code 8478-0
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-codes
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:MeanArterialBP.value[x].comparatorrequiredQuantityComparator
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:MeanArterialBP.dataAbsentReasonextensibleDataAbsentReason
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/data-absent-reason
from the FHIR Standard
Observation.component:MeanArterialBP.interpretationextensibleObservationInterpretationCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/observation-interpretation
from the FHIR Standard

This structure is derived from Observation

Summary

Mandatory: 4 elements(12 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 30 elements
Fixed: 6 elements
Prohibited: 2 elements

Structures

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Extensions

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Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of Observation.component

 

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