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Definition
A code set representing the manner in which labour started.
Representation
| Data Type | Number |
|---|---|
| Format | N |
| Maximum character length | 1 |
Values
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permissible Values | 1 | Spontaneous | ||
| 2 | Induced | |||
| 3 | No labour | |||
| Supplementary Values | 4 | Not stated |
Comments
Guide for use:
Labour commences at the onset of regular uterine contractions, which act to produce progressive cervical dilatation, and is distinct from spurious labour or pre-labour rupture of membranes.
If prostaglandins were given to induce labour and there is no resulting labour until after 24 hours, then code the onset of labour as spontaneous.
CODE 3 No labour
Can only be associated with a caesarean section.
References
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| Data Elements implementing this Value Domain | 1 |