CRANIAL COMPLICATIONS - ARCHIVE

COMPSEIZ - ARCHIVE

Definition

This variable reflects the time (if at all) that the first seizure occurred post brain injury (collected 10/01/1989 - 1/01/2003). This variable was part of “Cranial Complications”.

Form

[X] Form 1
[ ] Form 2

Source

  • Form 1 - Abstraction (acute and rehab record)

Details

If seizure occurs exactly 24 hours post injury, use code 2.

If individual had premorbid seizures and drug treatment but no seizures during this hospitalization, code as “absent”.

Seizure can be witnessed by anyone, but must be confirmed as a seizure by the physician.

Variables

Form Type

Variable

ID

Question

History

Form 1

CC_Seiz

3358

Cranial Complications - Seizures

1989-10-01 - Variable Added
2003-01-01 - Variable Removed

Codes and Values

ID 3358

For Form: [Form 1]
For Variables: [CC_Seiz]

Code

Description

1

Absent

2

First 24 Hours

3

Greater Than 24 Hours To 7 Days

4

More Than 7 Days

9

Unknown

History

No history found for the Domain.

CSF - ARCHIVE

Definition

Leaking of CSF from the wound, ears, or nose. Also, may be indirectly observed by pneumocephalus.

Form

[X] Form 1
[ ] Form 2

Source

  • Abstraction (acute and rehabilitation record)

Variables

Form Type

Variable

ID

Question

History

Form 1

CC_CSF

3354

Cranial Complications - Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leak

1989-10-01 - Variable Added
2003-01-01 - Variable Removed

Codes and Values

ID 3354

For Form: [Form 1]
For Variables: [CC_CSF]

Code

Description

1

No

2

Yes

3

Suspected But Not Definite

9

Unknown

History

No history found for the Domain.

HERNIATION - ARCHIVE

Definition

Must be documented by a physician. Brain herniation including uncal, transtentorial, tonsillar or cerebellar.

Form

[X] Form 1
[ ] Form 2

Source

  • Acute and Rehabilitation Medical Record Abstraction

Variables

Form Type

Variable

ID

Question

History

Form 1

CC_Hern

3355

Cranial Complications - Herniation Syndrome

1989-10-01 - Variable Added
2003-01-01 - Variable Removed

Codes and Values

ID 3355

For Form: [Form 1]
For Variables: [CC_Hern]

Code

Description

1

No

2

Yes

9

Unknown

History

No history found for the Domain.

HYDROCEPHALUS - ARCHIVE

Definition

Hydrocephalus/Vetriculo-peritoneal Shunt Enlargement of the ventricles such that shunting or draining is required.

Form

[X] Form 1
[ ] Form 2

Source

  • Abstraction (acute and rehabilitation record)

Details

If shunt is done strictly for measuring intracranial pressure and there is no indication of hydrocephalus. Do not code this variable.

This variable assesses whether there is a shunt present, not ventriculostomy.

Enter the date that the shunting or draining for the hydrocephalus occurred.

If patient had more than one occurrence of hydrocephalus requiring shunting or draining, enter the date of the first shunt or drain.

Variables

Form Type

Variable

ID

Question

History

Form 1

CC_Hydro

3356

Cranial Complications - Hydrocephalus/Vetriculo-peritoneal Shunt

1989-10-01 - Variable Added
2003-01-01 - Variable Removed

Codes and Values

ID 3356

For Form: [Form 1]
For Variables: [CC_Hydro]

Code

Description

07/07/7777

Patient Had Hydrocephalus, But The Date of Shunt or Drain Is Not Known

08/08/8888

Not applicable: No hydrocephalus shunt or drain

09/09/9999

Unknown, ifShunt or Drain Performed For Hydrocephalus

History

Date

Description

1995-07-01

Changed DEFINITION : revised coding to enter date of shunt instead of just yes, no. Added VP shunt to variable name.

1999-06-01

Added NOTE : regarding coding shunt with no hydrocephalus.

2001-08-20

Added NOTE : about ventriculostomy.

INFECTIONS - ARCHIVE

Definition

Patient has infections within the cranium, including meningitis, brain abscess, ventriculitis, or infected shunt or other foreign body.

Form

[X] Form 1
[ ] Form 2

Source

Form

Source

  • Abstraction (acute and rehabilitation record)

Variables

Form Type

Variable

ID

Question

History

Form 1

CC_Infect

3357

Cranial Complications - Intracranial Infections

1989-10-01 - Variable Added
2003-01-01 - Variable Removed

Codes and Values

ID 3357

For Form: [Form 1]
For Variables: [CC_Infect]

Code

Description

1

No

2

Yes

3

Suspected But Not Definite

9

Unknown

History

No history found for the Domain.