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Clinical Documentation Improvement Series #2, How and When Do We Use the Body Mass Index (BMI)

19 Dec 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Second Medical Opinions PLC

The Body Mass Index (BMI) is a ratio obtained from 2 variables, the weight in kilograms divided by the height in meters squared. This ratio should be documented in all patients together with the vital signs and body measurements of the day. In additi...

Clinical Documentation Improvement Series #2, How and When Do We Use the Body Mass Index (BMI)

Clinical Documentation Improvement Series #1, Documenting Acute Respiratory Failure

18 Dec 2023 1 minute read 0 comments Second Medical Opinions PLC

Respiratory failure is one of the most common diagnoses in the intensive care unit. When this problem is acute (or acute on chronic), it has to be noted properly in the documentation. Criteria used to diagnose it are a PaO2 lower than 60mmHg, a...