(50a) Weak Cough and Difficulty Clearing Airway Secretions: Admission

SAS Name
DFCLTY_CLRG_ARWY_ADMSN_SW

A code which indicates whether the patient reports or is observed to be unable to cough effectively to expel respiratory secretions or sputum from the mouth on at least one occasion at the time of admission.

Code Code value
0 No
1 Yes