Stream: implementers
Topic: Fluid Balance
Pranitha Sruthi (Aug 18 2017 at 05:18):
Hi all, how can I create a profile for fluid balance using the resource Observation? Thank you
Lloyd McKenzie (Aug 18 2017 at 05:53):
Have you looked at the example profile for a chem panel that's in the spec?
Pranitha Sruthi (Aug 18 2017 at 05:56):
@Lloyd McKenzie No I haven't. Where can I find it? How can I create a profile for fluid balance using the fluid intake and output profiles?
Lloyd McKenzie (Aug 18 2017 at 16:54):
You'll need a separate StructureDefinition for each Observation of fluid intake and output. Then you'll have a StructureDefinition for the "balance" Observation which will have "related" relationships to each of the other Observations with a relationship type of derived-from. Here's an example of a simple Observation profile StructureDefinition: http://hl7.org/implement/standards/fhir/cholesterol.profile.xml.html. To do the root "balance" StructureDefinition you'll need slice the 'related' element. This example shows slicing, though it's for a different resource: http://hl7.org/implement/standards/fhir/lipidprofile.profile.xml.html. I'd strongly recommend using a tool like Forge rather than trying to hand-edit StructureDefinition XML though.
Pranitha Sruthi (Aug 19 2017 at 05:12):
Ok I get that. Also, the LOINC codes are available for fluid balance 1,8, 10, 12 and 24 hour duration. For instance, I will create profile for fluid intake intravascular for 1 hour duration and fluid output cerebral drain for 1 hour duration. I shall add the profiles to the 'related' element (by slicing) for the profile "fluid balance for 1 hour duration". Is it correct?
Lloyd McKenzie (Aug 19 2017 at 13:36):
That sounds correct, yes.
Pranitha Sruthi (Aug 21 2017 at 04:43):
@Lloyd McKenzie Thank you
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