(49a) Shortness of Breath At Rest: Admission

SAS Name
SOB_REST_ADMSN_SW

A code which indicates whether the patient reports one or more episodes of becoming 'breathless' or short of breath (dyspneic), or the patient is observed to be short of breath while at rest (e.g., while sitting, talking) on at least on occasion at the time of admission.

Code Code value
0 No
1 Yes