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Sub-categoryVariable nameVariable meaningInput values (multiple choice)Data entry optionData typeDependency RangeOld variable nameTimeline of changeReference
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Common in admission and discharge
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GeneralUIDAutomatically generated pseudonymous ID where first four letters correspond to a table number, followed by four randomly generated numbers.Auto-generatedFactor
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FacilitySite names in Zimbabwe/ Malawi
Auto-generated in data pipeline
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Admission
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Emergency TriageBabyCryTriageBaby crying at triageBooleanColour codeMeaning
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Danger signsDangerSignsDanger signs present at admissionMultiple choiceTextOnly Zimbabwe
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GruntingGrunOnly Malawi
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ConvulsionsConvOptions are same in both countries
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CyanosisCyanDifferent key names
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No danger signsNone
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Danger signs 2DangerSigns2Secondary danger signs present at admissionMultiple choiceTextDropdown values
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Trunk feels coldColdData entry optionMeaning
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Weak or fast femoral pulsesWkPulseFree textOpen text is entered
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Capillary refill time more than 3 secondsPrCRTFree numberA number/value is entered
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No danger signsNoneDateDate and time is selected from a calendar
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FontanelleState of fontanelle
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FlatFlat
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BulgingBulg
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SunkenSunk
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FemoralWeak or fast femoral pulsesSingular choiceTextDependent on DangerSigns2Singular choiceOne option can be selected from pre-defined possible answers
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Weak or absentAbsentMultiple choiceMultiple options can be selected from pre-defined possible answers
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Difficult to feelDiff
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PalpablePresent
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FurtherTriageFurther emergency triageSingular choiceText
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NOT BREATHINGNotBr
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GaspingGasp
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Normal breathing but HR <100HRLow
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Very floppy (normal breathing and HR)Floppy
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StableStable
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Vital SignsRRRespiratory Rate (bpm)Free number0-200
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SatsAirOxygen Saturation in Air (%)Free number0-100
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HRHeart Rate (bpm)Free number0-400
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TemperatureTemperature (degs C)Free number30-42
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BSmmolBlood Sugar in mmol (mmol/L)Free number0-100Data type
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BSmgBlood Sugar in mg (mg/dL)Free number0-800Text
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AWAdmission Weight (g)Free number0-7000Number
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BirthWeightBirth Weight (g)Free number0-5000BWNov 30, 2021Decimal
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OFCHead Circumference (cm)Free number20-50Boolean
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LengthLength (cm)Free number20-100Date
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Patient detailsDateTimeAdmissionDate and time of admission in NNUDateDateTimeDateTime
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ReadmissionIf the baby has been readmittedYes/NoBoolean
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ParMaternal parity (the number of times a mother has given birth to a fetus with a gestational age of 24 weeks or more, regardless of whether the child was born alive or was stillborn.)Free numberNumber0-10Please review/ add info to those marked
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GenderSex of the babySingular choiceTextVariable names need revision
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FemaleF
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MaleM
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Not sureNS
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AgeA (outdated)Is the baby under 1 week oldYes/NoBoolean
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AgeEstimateAge category (if the baby is under 1 week old)Singular choiceTextDependent on AgeA - if 'Yes'AgeCatNov 30, 2021
Imperial data dictionary:
https://www.imperial.ac.uk/media/imperial-college/medicine/dept-medicine/infectious-diseases/neonatology/Neonatal-dataset-ISB1595-release-1-version-22.pdf
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Fresh newborn (< 2 hours old)FNB
Vermont Oxord Network data dictioanry
https://vtoxford.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402788179603-2022-Electronic-Data-Submission-EDS-Instructions-Release-23-0-PDF-
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2 - 23 hours oldNB24(VON PDF pp 19-46)
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24 to under 48 hours oldNB48
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48 hours to under 72 hours oldINF72
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Between 3 days and 7 daysINF
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Age (new)Age of baby in hoursFree numberNumberAgeB, AgeCNov 30, 2021
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AgeB (outdated)Age of the baby in days and hours (if AgeA is 'Yes')Free textTextDependent on AgeA - if 'Yes'
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AgeC (outdated)Age at admission in days (> 7 days/ if AgeA is 'No')Free numberNumberDependent on AgeA - if ''No
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TypeBirthType of birthSingular choiceText
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SingletonS
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Twin 1Tw1
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Twin 2Tw2
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Triplet 1Tr1
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Triplet 2Tr2
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Triplet 3Tr3
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OtherOT
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GestationGestation age in weeksFree numberNumber20-43
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MethodEstGestMethod of estimating gestation ageSingular choiceText
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Last menstrual periodLMP
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UltrasoundUSS
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Fundal HeightFH
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Ballard ScoreBal
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ExaminationSuckReflexSuck reflexSingular choiceText
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Suck reflex absentAbsent
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Present and strongStrong
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Present but weakWeak
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Palate
The palate is the roof of the mouth. It should be smooth. A cleft is a gap or split which you can feel when running your finger along the top of the babies mouth. It can be associated with a cleft lip
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Palate intactPalate
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Cleft palateCleft
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HeadShapeHead shape of the babySingular choiceText
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NormalNorm
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SwellingSwell
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MouldingMold
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HydrocephalusHydro
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DysmorphicDysmorphic means part of the body is a different shape than normal. Can we used to describe for example abnormal facial features.Yes/NoBoolean
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ToneTone of the baby at admissionSingular choiceText
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HypertonicHigh
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HypotonicLow
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NormalNorm
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SpineSpine conditionSingular choiceText
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NormalNorm
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Neural Tube DefecNTD
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Other abnormalityOabn
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ActivityWhen examining the baby this is the assessment of how active and alert the baby is. A normal baby should be alert with eyes open and respond to stimuli, such as touch. If the baby is sleeping the baby should be able to be woken from sleepSingular choiceText
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AlertAlert
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ComaComa
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ConvulsionsConv
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IrritableIrrit
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LethargicLetharg
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HypoSxYNBaby has low blood sugar- is baby symptomatic (jittery/lethargic/unresponsive)Yes/NoBoolean