Table 1 Icons Used in the Patient Surveillance View
Condition | Icon | Description | Data Source(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
Airway Exam Missing |
| This icon is displayed when an airway examination has not been documented. | AIMSa |
At Risk for Difficult Intubation |
| This patient is at risk for difficult intubation. This is defined by the documentation of three or more of the following risk factors: Mallampati score III, body mass index > 30, limited jaw protrusion, history of obstructive sleep apnea, history of snoring, presence of a thick neck or radiation changes. | AIMS |
Known Difficult Intubation |
| This patient had prior documented difficulty with intubation. This is defined by the documentation of one of the following: Mallampati score IV, difficult airway letter, fiberoptic intubation, video laryngoscope intubation, difficulty with mask ventilation, Cormack-Lehane direct laryngoscopy view of three or four. | AIMS |
Documentation Deficiency |
| The patient’s chart contains a documentation deficiency. | EHRb |
Black Alert |
| Always displayed in the lower right hand corner of a patient rectangle if conditions for a black alert are met. | Bedside Monitor, EHR, Laboratory System, Blood Bank |
Red Alert |
| Always displayed in the lower right hand corner of a patient rectangle if conditions for a red alert are met. This icon will flash if conditions for a flashing red alert are met. | Bedside Monitor, EHR, Laboratory System, Blood Bank |
IV Size |
| IV size currently in place. The number within the box indicates the documented gauge of the IV. | EHR |
Heart Disease |
| Displayed if the patient has any documented cardiac disease. | AIMS, EHR, Text Parserc |
Refuses Blood |
| Displayed if documentation is found indicating patient refusal of blood products. | AIMS, EHR, Text Parser |
Care Note |
| Displayed if a multidisciplinary care note is found for this patient. If present, this care note is found in a consistent location within the patient EHR. | EHR |
Prior Cesarean Delivery or Uterine Surgery |
| Displayed if there is a documented history of cesarean delivery or diagnosis code related to surgery involving the uterus. | AIMS, EHR, Text Parser |
Pre-eclampsia |
| Displayed with documentation of pre-eclampsia without severe features. | EHR, AIMS, Text Parser |
Severe Pre-eclampsia |
| Displayed with documentation of pre-eclampsia with severe features. This is also displayed if a magnesium infusion has been documented within the EHR medication administration record. | EHR, AIMS, Text Parser |
Multiple Gestation |
| Displayed if patient has a multiple gestation pregnancy. | EHR, AIMS, Text Parser |
Epidural |
| An epidural catheter is in place. The icon turns red if the patient’s pain score ≥ 5. The icon disappears after documentation of removal of the epidural catheter. | AIMS, EHR |
Abnormal Placentation |
| Displayed with documentation of abnormal placentation, i.e. placenta previa, placenta accreta, placenta increta, or placenta percreta. | AIMS, EHR, Text Parser |
Risk of Postpartum Hemorrhage |
| Displayed if patient is suspected to be at risk for postpartum hemorrhage. | AIMS, EHR, Text Parser |
Postpartum Hemorrhage |
| Displayed if > 500 mL of blood loss is documented after vaginal delivery, or if > 1000 mL of blood loss is documented after cesarean section. | AIMS, EHR |
Spine/Anticoagulation Warning |
| Displayed if an absolute or relative contraindication to neuraxial anesthesia is present. E.g. therapeutic anticoagulation. | AIMS, EHR |
Paging Limit Change |
| Displayed if the automated paging thresholds for this patient have been modified. | N/Ad |
