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Resource Profile: DIPS Vital Signs Observation - Oxygen Saturation

Official URL: http://dips.no/fhir/StructureDefinition/DIPSVitalSignsObservationOxygenSaturation Version: 0.1.0
Draft as of 2026-11-10 Computable Name: DIPSVitalSignsObservationOxygenSaturation

DIPS profile for Oxygen Saturation including some extensions

The DIPS Oxygen Saturation Profile inherits from the FHIR Observation resource; refer to it for scope and usage definitions

Example Usage Scenarios:

The following are example usage scenarios for this profile:

Query the recorded Oxygen Saturation observation(s) belonging to one clinical document (journal entry)

Usages:

You can also check for usages in the FHIR IG Statistics

Formal Views of Profile Content

Description of Profiles, Differentials, Snapshots and how the different presentations work.

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Observation C 0..* NoDomainVitalSignsObservationOxygenSaturation FHIR Oxygen Saturation Profile
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, vs-2
Observation.Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:inspiredOxygen 0..* (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.no/fhir/no-domain/vitalsigns/StructureDefinition/NoDomainVitalSignsInspiredOxygenExtension
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:inspiredOxygen.Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:inspiredOxygen.Slices for extension.extension:Flow 0..1 Quantity Extension
URL: http://hl7.no/fhir/no-domain/vitalsigns/StructureDefinition/NoDomainVitalSignsFlowExtension
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:inspiredOxygen.Slices for extension.extension:MethodofOxygenDelivery 0..1 string Optional Extensions Element
URL: http://hl7.no/fhir/no-domain/vitalsigns/StructureDefinition/NoDomainVitalSignsMethodofOxygenDeliveryExtension
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:inspiredOxygen.url 1..1 uri "http://hl7.no/fhir/no-domain/vitalsigns/StructureDefinition/NoDomainVitalSignsInspiredOxygenExtension"
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:confoundingFactor 0..1 CodeableConcept Additional issues or factors that may impact for the measurement
URL: http://hl7.no/fhir/no-domain/vitalsigns/StructureDefinition/NoDomainVitalSignsConfoundingFactorExtension
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:DIPSJournalId 0..* Reference() Extension
URL: http://dips.no/fhir/StructureDefinition/DIPSJournalId
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:PrePostduktal 0..1 Coding Extension
URL: http://dips.no/fhir/StructureDefinition/DIPSVitalSignsObservationPrePostduktal
Binding: DIPSVitalSignsObservationPrePostduktal (required)
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:DIPSLocation 0..1 Coding Extension
URL: http://dips.no/fhir/StructureDefinition/DIPSLocation
Binding: DIPSLocation (required)
Observation.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Observation.Slices for identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:RelativeEhrUri This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:RelativeEhrUri.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://dips.no/fhir/namingsystem/dips-RelativeEhrUri (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:RelativeEhrUri.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:Id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:Id.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://dips.no/fhir/namingsystem/dips-ObservationId (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:Id.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:VersionIndependentId This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:VersionIndependentId.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://dips.no/fhir/namingsystem/dips-VersionIndependentId (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:VersionIndependentId.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalId This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalId.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://dips.no/fhir/namingsystem/externalId (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalId.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalFhirId This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalFhirId.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://dips.no/fhir/namingsystem/external-fhirid (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalFhirId.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Observation.status This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required)
Observation.Slices for category This element must be supported. 1..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding.code, value:coding.system
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat This element must be supported. 1..1 CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat.coding This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat.coding.system This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat.coding.code This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: vital-signs (no extensions allowed)
Observation.code This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 CodeableConcept Oxygen Saturation
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.
Observation.code.Slices for coding This element is included in summaries. 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code, value:system
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatCode This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatCode.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org (no extensions allowed)
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatCode.code This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 2708-6 (no extensions allowed)
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatSNOMEDCode This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatSNOMEDCode.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct (no extensions allowed)
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatSNOMEDCode.code This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 431314004 (no extensions allowed)
Observation.subject This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(DIPSVitalSignsObservationSubjectReference) Who and/or what the observation is about
Observation.encounter This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(DIPSVitalSignsObservationEncounterReference) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
Observation.effective[x] This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..1 dateTime Often just a dateTime for Vital Signs
Constraints: vs-1
Observation.Slices for performer This element is included in summaries. 1..* Reference(PractitionerRole | Organization) Who is responsible for the observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:type

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Observation.Slices for performer.performer:Author This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(DIPSVitalSignsPerformerAuthorReference) Who is responsible for the observation
Observation.Slices for performer.performer:organization This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(DIPSVitalSignsObservationOrganizationReference) Who is responsible for the observation
Observation.Slices for value[x] This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 Quantity Vital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Observation.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueQuantity This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 Quantity Vital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
Observation.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueQuantity.value This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
Observation.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueQuantity.unit This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string Unit representation
Observation.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueQuantity.system This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueQuantity.code This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code Coded responses from the common UCUM units for vital signs value set.
Fixed Value: % (no extensions allowed)
Observation.note 0..1 Annotation Comments about the observation
Observation.note.text This element is included in summaries. 1..1 markdown The annotation - text content (as markdown)
Observation.referenceRange C 0..1 BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
Constraints: obs-3
Observation.referenceRange.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.status Base required ObservationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category Base preferred Observation Category Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category:VSCat Base preferred Observation Category Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.code Base extensible Vital Signs 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​code Base extensible Vital Signs 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​value[x] Base extensible Vital Signs Units 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Observation A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-3 error Observation.referenceRange Must have at least a low or a high or text low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6 error Observation dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7 error Observation If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
vs-1 error Observation.effective[x] if Observation.effective[x] is dateTime and has a value then that value shall be precise to the day $this is dateTime implies $this.toString().length() >= 10
vs-2 error Observation If there is no component or hasMember element then either a value[x] or a data absent reason must be present. (component.empty() and hasMember.empty()) implies (dataAbsentReason.exists() or value.exists())

This structure is derived from NoDomainVitalSignsObservationOxygenSaturation

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Observation 0..* NoDomainVitalSignsObservationOxygenSaturation FHIR Oxygen Saturation Profile
Observation.implicitRules 0..0 A set of rules under which this content was created
Observation.language 0..0 Language of the resource content
Observation.contained 0..0 Contained, inline Resources
Observation.Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:inspiredOxygen 0..* NoDomainVitalSignsInspiredOxygenExtension Extension
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:inspiredOxygen.Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:inspiredOxygen.Slices for extension.extension:FiO2 0..0 Extension
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:inspiredOxygen.Slices for extension.extension:PrecentO2 0..0 Optional Extensions Element
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:inspiredOxygen.Slices for extension.extension:OnAir 0..0 Optional Extensions Element
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:DIPSJournalId 0..* Reference() Extension
URL: http://dips.no/fhir/StructureDefinition/DIPSJournalId
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:PrePostduktal 0..1 Coding Extension
URL: http://dips.no/fhir/StructureDefinition/DIPSVitalSignsObservationPrePostduktal
Binding: DIPSVitalSignsObservationPrePostduktal (required)
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:DIPSLocation 0..1 Coding Extension
URL: http://dips.no/fhir/StructureDefinition/DIPSLocation
Binding: DIPSLocation (required)
Observation.Slices for identifier 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:RelativeEhrUri 0..1 Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:RelativeEhrUri.id 0..0 Unique id for inter-element referencing
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:RelativeEhrUri.use 0..0 usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:RelativeEhrUri.type 0..0 Description of identifier
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:RelativeEhrUri.system 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://dips.no/fhir/namingsystem/dips-RelativeEhrUri (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:RelativeEhrUri.value 1..1 string The value that is unique
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:RelativeEhrUri.period 0..0 Time period when id is/was valid for use
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:RelativeEhrUri.assigner 0..0 Organization that issued id (may be just text)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:Id 0..1 Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:Id.id 0..0 Unique id for inter-element referencing
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:Id.use 0..0 usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:Id.type 0..0 Description of identifier
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:Id.system 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://dips.no/fhir/namingsystem/dips-ObservationId (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:Id.value 1..1 string The value that is unique
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:Id.period 0..0 Time period when id is/was valid for use
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:Id.assigner 0..0 Organization that issued id (may be just text)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:VersionIndependentId 0..1 Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:VersionIndependentId.use 0..0 usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:VersionIndependentId.type 0..0 Description of identifier
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:VersionIndependentId.system 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://dips.no/fhir/namingsystem/dips-VersionIndependentId (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:VersionIndependentId.value 1..1 string The value that is unique
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:VersionIndependentId.period 0..0 Time period when id is/was valid for use
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:VersionIndependentId.assigner 0..0 Organization that issued id (may be just text)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalId 0..1 Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalId.id 0..0 Unique id for inter-element referencing
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalId.use 0..0 usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalId.type 0..0 Description of identifier
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalId.system 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://dips.no/fhir/namingsystem/externalId (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalId.value 1..1 string The value that is unique
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalId.period 0..0 Time period when id is/was valid for use
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalId.assigner 0..0 Organization that issued id (may be just text)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalFhirId 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalFhirId.id 0..0 Unique id for inter-element referencing
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalFhirId.use 0..0 usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalFhirId.type 0..0 Description of identifier
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalFhirId.system 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://dips.no/fhir/namingsystem/external-fhirid (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalFhirId.value 1..1 string The value that is unique
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalFhirId.period 0..0 Time period when id is/was valid for use
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalFhirId.assigner 0..0 Organization that issued id (may be just text)
Observation.basedOn 0..0 Fulfills plan, proposal or order
Observation.partOf 0..0 Part of referenced event
Observation.Slices for category Content/Rules for all slices
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat 1..1 CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat.id 0..0 Unique id for inter-element referencing
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat.coding
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat.coding.id 0..0 Unique id for inter-element referencing
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat.coding.version 0..0 Version of the system - if relevant
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat.coding.userSelected 0..0 If this coding was chosen directly by the user
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat.text 0..0 Plain text representation of the concept
Observation.code
Observation.code.id 0..0 Unique id for inter-element referencing
Observation.code.Slices for coding Content/Rules for all slices
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatCode 1..1 Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatCode.id 0..0 Unique id for inter-element referencing
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatCode.version 0..0 Version of the system - if relevant
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatCode.userSelected 0..0 If this coding was chosen directly by the user
Observation.code.text 0..0 Plain text representation of the concept
Observation.subject 1..1 Reference(DIPSVitalSignsObservationSubjectReference) Who and/or what the observation is about
Observation.focus 0..0 What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
Observation.encounter 0..1 Reference(DIPSVitalSignsObservationEncounterReference) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
Observation.effective[x] 1..1 dateTime Often just a dateTime for Vital Signs
Observation.issued 0..0 Date/Time this version was made available
Observation.performer 1..* Reference(PractitionerRole | Organization) Who is responsible for the observation
Observation.Slices for performer Content/Rules for all slices
Observation.Slices for performer.performer:Author 0..* Reference(DIPSVitalSignsPerformerAuthorReference) Who is responsible for the observation
Observation.Slices for performer.performer:organization 0..* Reference(DIPSVitalSignsObservationOrganizationReference) Who is responsible for the observation
Observation.Slices for value[x] Content/Rules for all slices
Observation.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueQuantity 0..1 Quantity Vital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
Observation.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueQuantity.id 0..0 Unique id for inter-element referencing
Observation.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueQuantity.comparator 0..0 < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Observation.dataAbsentReason 0..0 Why the result is missing
Observation.interpretation 0..0 High, low, normal, etc.
Observation.note 0..1 Annotation Comments about the observation
Observation.note.id 0..0 Unique id for inter-element referencing
Observation.note.author[x] 0..0 Individual responsible for the annotation
Observation.note.time 0..0 When the annotation was made
Observation.bodySite
Observation.bodySite.id 0..0 Unique id for inter-element referencing
Observation.method 0..0 How it was done
Observation.specimen 0..0 Specimen used for this observation
Observation.device 0..0 (Measurement) Device
Observation.referenceRange 0..1 BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
Observation.referenceRange.id 0..0 Unique id for inter-element referencing
Observation.referenceRange.type 0..0 Reference range qualifier
Observation.referenceRange.appliesTo 0..0 Reference range population
Observation.referenceRange.age 0..0 Applicable age range, if relevant
Observation.referenceRange.text 0..0 Text based reference range in an observation
Observation.hasMember 0..0 Used when reporting vital signs panel components
Observation.derivedFrom 0..0 Related measurements the observation is made from
Observation.component 0..0 Used when reporting systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

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NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Observation C 0..* NoDomainVitalSignsObservationOxygenSaturation FHIR Oxygen Saturation Profile
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, vs-2
Observation.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
Observation.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
Observation.text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
Observation.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:inspiredOxygen 0..* (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.no/fhir/no-domain/vitalsigns/StructureDefinition/NoDomainVitalSignsInspiredOxygenExtension
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:inspiredOxygen.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:inspiredOxygen.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:inspiredOxygen.Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:inspiredOxygen.Slices for extension.extension:Flow 0..1 Quantity Extension
URL: http://hl7.no/fhir/no-domain/vitalsigns/StructureDefinition/NoDomainVitalSignsFlowExtension
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:inspiredOxygen.Slices for extension.extension:MethodofOxygenDelivery 0..1 string Optional Extensions Element
URL: http://hl7.no/fhir/no-domain/vitalsigns/StructureDefinition/NoDomainVitalSignsMethodofOxygenDeliveryExtension
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:inspiredOxygen.url 1..1 uri "http://hl7.no/fhir/no-domain/vitalsigns/StructureDefinition/NoDomainVitalSignsInspiredOxygenExtension"
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:confoundingFactor 0..1 CodeableConcept Additional issues or factors that may impact for the measurement
URL: http://hl7.no/fhir/no-domain/vitalsigns/StructureDefinition/NoDomainVitalSignsConfoundingFactorExtension
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:DIPSJournalId 0..* Reference() Extension
URL: http://dips.no/fhir/StructureDefinition/DIPSJournalId
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:PrePostduktal 0..1 Coding Extension
URL: http://dips.no/fhir/StructureDefinition/DIPSVitalSignsObservationPrePostduktal
Binding: DIPSVitalSignsObservationPrePostduktal (required)
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:DIPSLocation 0..1 Coding Extension
URL: http://dips.no/fhir/StructureDefinition/DIPSLocation
Binding: DIPSLocation (required)
Observation.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Observation.Slices for identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:RelativeEhrUri This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:RelativeEhrUri.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:RelativeEhrUri.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://dips.no/fhir/namingsystem/dips-RelativeEhrUri (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:RelativeEhrUri.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:Id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:Id.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:Id.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://dips.no/fhir/namingsystem/dips-ObservationId (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:Id.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:VersionIndependentId This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:VersionIndependentId.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:VersionIndependentId.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:VersionIndependentId.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://dips.no/fhir/namingsystem/dips-VersionIndependentId (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:VersionIndependentId.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalId This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalId.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalId.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://dips.no/fhir/namingsystem/externalId (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalId.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalFhirId This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalFhirId.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalFhirId.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://dips.no/fhir/namingsystem/external-fhirid (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalFhirId.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Observation.status This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required)
Observation.Slices for category This element must be supported. 1..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding.code, value:coding.system
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat This element must be supported. 1..1 CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat.coding This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat.coding.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat.coding.system This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat.coding.code This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: vital-signs (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat.coding.display This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
Observation.code This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 CodeableConcept Oxygen Saturation
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.
Observation.code.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Observation.code.Slices for coding This element is included in summaries. 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code, value:system
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatCode This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatCode.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatCode.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org (no extensions allowed)
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatCode.code This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 2708-6 (no extensions allowed)
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatCode.display This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatSNOMEDCode This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatSNOMEDCode.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatSNOMEDCode.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatSNOMEDCode.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct (no extensions allowed)
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatSNOMEDCode.version This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatSNOMEDCode.code This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 431314004 (no extensions allowed)
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatSNOMEDCode.display This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatSNOMEDCode.userSelected This element is included in summaries. 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
Observation.subject This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(DIPSVitalSignsObservationSubjectReference) Who and/or what the observation is about
Observation.encounter This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(DIPSVitalSignsObservationEncounterReference) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
Observation.effective[x] This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..1 dateTime Often just a dateTime for Vital Signs
Constraints: vs-1
Observation.Slices for performer This element is included in summaries. 1..* Reference(PractitionerRole | Organization) Who is responsible for the observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:type

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Observation.Slices for performer.performer:Author This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(DIPSVitalSignsPerformerAuthorReference) Who is responsible for the observation
Observation.Slices for performer.performer:organization This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(DIPSVitalSignsObservationOrganizationReference) Who is responsible for the observation
Observation.Slices for value[x] This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 Quantity Vital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Observation.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueQuantity This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 Quantity Vital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
Observation.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueQuantity.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Observation.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueQuantity.value This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
Observation.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueQuantity.unit This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string Unit representation
Observation.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueQuantity.system This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueQuantity.code This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code Coded responses from the common UCUM units for vital signs value set.
Fixed Value: % (no extensions allowed)
Observation.note 0..1 Annotation Comments about the observation
Observation.note.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Observation.note.text This element is included in summaries. 1..1 markdown The annotation - text content (as markdown)
Observation.bodySite 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
Observation.bodySite.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Observation.bodySite.coding This element is included in summaries. 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Observation.bodySite.text This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
Observation.referenceRange C 0..1 BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
Constraints: obs-3
Observation.referenceRange.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Observation.referenceRange.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Observation.referenceRange.low C 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Low Range, if relevant
Constraints: sqty-1
Observation.referenceRange.high C 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) High Range, if relevant
Constraints: sqty-1

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.status Base required ObservationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category Base preferred Observation Category Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category:VSCat Base preferred Observation Category Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.code Base extensible Vital Signs 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.bodySite Base example SNOMED CT Body Structures 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​code Base extensible Vital Signs 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​value[x] Base extensible Vital Signs Units 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Observation A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-3 error Observation.referenceRange Must have at least a low or a high or text low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6 error Observation dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7 error Observation If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
sqty-1 error Observation.referenceRange.low, Observation.referenceRange.high The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity comparator.empty()
vs-1 error Observation.effective[x] if Observation.effective[x] is dateTime and has a value then that value shall be precise to the day $this is dateTime implies $this.toString().length() >= 10
vs-2 error Observation If there is no component or hasMember element then either a value[x] or a data absent reason must be present. (component.empty() and hasMember.empty()) implies (dataAbsentReason.exists() or value.exists())

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Observation C 0..* NoDomainVitalSignsObservationOxygenSaturation FHIR Oxygen Saturation Profile
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, vs-2
Observation.Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:inspiredOxygen 0..* (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.no/fhir/no-domain/vitalsigns/StructureDefinition/NoDomainVitalSignsInspiredOxygenExtension
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:inspiredOxygen.Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:inspiredOxygen.Slices for extension.extension:Flow 0..1 Quantity Extension
URL: http://hl7.no/fhir/no-domain/vitalsigns/StructureDefinition/NoDomainVitalSignsFlowExtension
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:inspiredOxygen.Slices for extension.extension:MethodofOxygenDelivery 0..1 string Optional Extensions Element
URL: http://hl7.no/fhir/no-domain/vitalsigns/StructureDefinition/NoDomainVitalSignsMethodofOxygenDeliveryExtension
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:inspiredOxygen.url 1..1 uri "http://hl7.no/fhir/no-domain/vitalsigns/StructureDefinition/NoDomainVitalSignsInspiredOxygenExtension"
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:confoundingFactor 0..1 CodeableConcept Additional issues or factors that may impact for the measurement
URL: http://hl7.no/fhir/no-domain/vitalsigns/StructureDefinition/NoDomainVitalSignsConfoundingFactorExtension
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:DIPSJournalId 0..* Reference() Extension
URL: http://dips.no/fhir/StructureDefinition/DIPSJournalId
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:PrePostduktal 0..1 Coding Extension
URL: http://dips.no/fhir/StructureDefinition/DIPSVitalSignsObservationPrePostduktal
Binding: DIPSVitalSignsObservationPrePostduktal (required)
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:DIPSLocation 0..1 Coding Extension
URL: http://dips.no/fhir/StructureDefinition/DIPSLocation
Binding: DIPSLocation (required)
Observation.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Observation.Slices for identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:RelativeEhrUri This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:RelativeEhrUri.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://dips.no/fhir/namingsystem/dips-RelativeEhrUri (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:RelativeEhrUri.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:Id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:Id.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://dips.no/fhir/namingsystem/dips-ObservationId (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:Id.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:VersionIndependentId This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:VersionIndependentId.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://dips.no/fhir/namingsystem/dips-VersionIndependentId (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:VersionIndependentId.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalId This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalId.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://dips.no/fhir/namingsystem/externalId (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalId.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalFhirId This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalFhirId.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://dips.no/fhir/namingsystem/external-fhirid (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalFhirId.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Observation.status This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required)
Observation.Slices for category This element must be supported. 1..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding.code, value:coding.system
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat This element must be supported. 1..1 CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat.coding This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat.coding.system This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat.coding.code This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: vital-signs (no extensions allowed)
Observation.code This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 CodeableConcept Oxygen Saturation
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.
Observation.code.Slices for coding This element is included in summaries. 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code, value:system
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatCode This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatCode.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org (no extensions allowed)
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatCode.code This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 2708-6 (no extensions allowed)
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatSNOMEDCode This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatSNOMEDCode.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct (no extensions allowed)
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatSNOMEDCode.code This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 431314004 (no extensions allowed)
Observation.subject This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(DIPSVitalSignsObservationSubjectReference) Who and/or what the observation is about
Observation.encounter This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(DIPSVitalSignsObservationEncounterReference) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
Observation.effective[x] This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..1 dateTime Often just a dateTime for Vital Signs
Constraints: vs-1
Observation.Slices for performer This element is included in summaries. 1..* Reference(PractitionerRole | Organization) Who is responsible for the observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:type

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Observation.Slices for performer.performer:Author This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(DIPSVitalSignsPerformerAuthorReference) Who is responsible for the observation
Observation.Slices for performer.performer:organization This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(DIPSVitalSignsObservationOrganizationReference) Who is responsible for the observation
Observation.Slices for value[x] This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 Quantity Vital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Observation.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueQuantity This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 Quantity Vital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
Observation.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueQuantity.value This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
Observation.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueQuantity.unit This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string Unit representation
Observation.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueQuantity.system This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueQuantity.code This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code Coded responses from the common UCUM units for vital signs value set.
Fixed Value: % (no extensions allowed)
Observation.note 0..1 Annotation Comments about the observation
Observation.note.text This element is included in summaries. 1..1 markdown The annotation - text content (as markdown)
Observation.referenceRange C 0..1 BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
Constraints: obs-3
Observation.referenceRange.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.status Base required ObservationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category Base preferred Observation Category Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category:VSCat Base preferred Observation Category Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.code Base extensible Vital Signs 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​code Base extensible Vital Signs 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​value[x] Base extensible Vital Signs Units 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Observation A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-3 error Observation.referenceRange Must have at least a low or a high or text low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6 error Observation dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7 error Observation If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
vs-1 error Observation.effective[x] if Observation.effective[x] is dateTime and has a value then that value shall be precise to the day $this is dateTime implies $this.toString().length() >= 10
vs-2 error Observation If there is no component or hasMember element then either a value[x] or a data absent reason must be present. (component.empty() and hasMember.empty()) implies (dataAbsentReason.exists() or value.exists())

Differential View

This structure is derived from NoDomainVitalSignsObservationOxygenSaturation

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Observation 0..* NoDomainVitalSignsObservationOxygenSaturation FHIR Oxygen Saturation Profile
Observation.implicitRules 0..0 A set of rules under which this content was created
Observation.language 0..0 Language of the resource content
Observation.contained 0..0 Contained, inline Resources
Observation.Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:inspiredOxygen 0..* NoDomainVitalSignsInspiredOxygenExtension Extension
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:inspiredOxygen.Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:inspiredOxygen.Slices for extension.extension:FiO2 0..0 Extension
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:inspiredOxygen.Slices for extension.extension:PrecentO2 0..0 Optional Extensions Element
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:inspiredOxygen.Slices for extension.extension:OnAir 0..0 Optional Extensions Element
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:DIPSJournalId 0..* Reference() Extension
URL: http://dips.no/fhir/StructureDefinition/DIPSJournalId
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:PrePostduktal 0..1 Coding Extension
URL: http://dips.no/fhir/StructureDefinition/DIPSVitalSignsObservationPrePostduktal
Binding: DIPSVitalSignsObservationPrePostduktal (required)
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:DIPSLocation 0..1 Coding Extension
URL: http://dips.no/fhir/StructureDefinition/DIPSLocation
Binding: DIPSLocation (required)
Observation.Slices for identifier 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:RelativeEhrUri 0..1 Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:RelativeEhrUri.id 0..0 Unique id for inter-element referencing
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:RelativeEhrUri.use 0..0 usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:RelativeEhrUri.type 0..0 Description of identifier
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:RelativeEhrUri.system 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://dips.no/fhir/namingsystem/dips-RelativeEhrUri (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:RelativeEhrUri.value 1..1 string The value that is unique
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:RelativeEhrUri.period 0..0 Time period when id is/was valid for use
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:RelativeEhrUri.assigner 0..0 Organization that issued id (may be just text)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:Id 0..1 Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:Id.id 0..0 Unique id for inter-element referencing
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:Id.use 0..0 usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:Id.type 0..0 Description of identifier
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:Id.system 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://dips.no/fhir/namingsystem/dips-ObservationId (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:Id.value 1..1 string The value that is unique
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:Id.period 0..0 Time period when id is/was valid for use
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:Id.assigner 0..0 Organization that issued id (may be just text)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:VersionIndependentId 0..1 Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:VersionIndependentId.use 0..0 usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:VersionIndependentId.type 0..0 Description of identifier
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:VersionIndependentId.system 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://dips.no/fhir/namingsystem/dips-VersionIndependentId (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:VersionIndependentId.value 1..1 string The value that is unique
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:VersionIndependentId.period 0..0 Time period when id is/was valid for use
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:VersionIndependentId.assigner 0..0 Organization that issued id (may be just text)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalId 0..1 Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalId.id 0..0 Unique id for inter-element referencing
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalId.use 0..0 usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalId.type 0..0 Description of identifier
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalId.system 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://dips.no/fhir/namingsystem/externalId (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalId.value 1..1 string The value that is unique
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalId.period 0..0 Time period when id is/was valid for use
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalId.assigner 0..0 Organization that issued id (may be just text)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalFhirId 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalFhirId.id 0..0 Unique id for inter-element referencing
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalFhirId.use 0..0 usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalFhirId.type 0..0 Description of identifier
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalFhirId.system 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://dips.no/fhir/namingsystem/external-fhirid (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalFhirId.value 1..1 string The value that is unique
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalFhirId.period 0..0 Time period when id is/was valid for use
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalFhirId.assigner 0..0 Organization that issued id (may be just text)
Observation.basedOn 0..0 Fulfills plan, proposal or order
Observation.partOf 0..0 Part of referenced event
Observation.Slices for category Content/Rules for all slices
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat 1..1 CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat.id 0..0 Unique id for inter-element referencing
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat.coding
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat.coding.id 0..0 Unique id for inter-element referencing
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat.coding.version 0..0 Version of the system - if relevant
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat.coding.userSelected 0..0 If this coding was chosen directly by the user
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat.text 0..0 Plain text representation of the concept
Observation.code
Observation.code.id 0..0 Unique id for inter-element referencing
Observation.code.Slices for coding Content/Rules for all slices
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatCode 1..1 Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatCode.id 0..0 Unique id for inter-element referencing
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatCode.version 0..0 Version of the system - if relevant
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatCode.userSelected 0..0 If this coding was chosen directly by the user
Observation.code.text 0..0 Plain text representation of the concept
Observation.subject 1..1 Reference(DIPSVitalSignsObservationSubjectReference) Who and/or what the observation is about
Observation.focus 0..0 What the observation is about, when it is not about the subject of record
Observation.encounter 0..1 Reference(DIPSVitalSignsObservationEncounterReference) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
Observation.effective[x] 1..1 dateTime Often just a dateTime for Vital Signs
Observation.issued 0..0 Date/Time this version was made available
Observation.performer 1..* Reference(PractitionerRole | Organization) Who is responsible for the observation
Observation.Slices for performer Content/Rules for all slices
Observation.Slices for performer.performer:Author 0..* Reference(DIPSVitalSignsPerformerAuthorReference) Who is responsible for the observation
Observation.Slices for performer.performer:organization 0..* Reference(DIPSVitalSignsObservationOrganizationReference) Who is responsible for the observation
Observation.Slices for value[x] Content/Rules for all slices
Observation.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueQuantity 0..1 Quantity Vital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
Observation.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueQuantity.id 0..0 Unique id for inter-element referencing
Observation.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueQuantity.comparator 0..0 < | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Observation.dataAbsentReason 0..0 Why the result is missing
Observation.interpretation 0..0 High, low, normal, etc.
Observation.note 0..1 Annotation Comments about the observation
Observation.note.id 0..0 Unique id for inter-element referencing
Observation.note.author[x] 0..0 Individual responsible for the annotation
Observation.note.time 0..0 When the annotation was made
Observation.bodySite
Observation.bodySite.id 0..0 Unique id for inter-element referencing
Observation.method 0..0 How it was done
Observation.specimen 0..0 Specimen used for this observation
Observation.device 0..0 (Measurement) Device
Observation.referenceRange 0..1 BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
Observation.referenceRange.id 0..0 Unique id for inter-element referencing
Observation.referenceRange.type 0..0 Reference range qualifier
Observation.referenceRange.appliesTo 0..0 Reference range population
Observation.referenceRange.age 0..0 Applicable age range, if relevant
Observation.referenceRange.text 0..0 Text based reference range in an observation
Observation.hasMember 0..0 Used when reporting vital signs panel components
Observation.derivedFrom 0..0 Related measurements the observation is made from
Observation.component 0..0 Used when reporting systolic and diastolic blood pressure.

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NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Observation C 0..* NoDomainVitalSignsObservationOxygenSaturation FHIR Oxygen Saturation Profile
Constraints: obs-6, obs-7, vs-2
Observation.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
Observation.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
Observation.text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
Observation.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:inspiredOxygen 0..* (Complex) Extension
URL: http://hl7.no/fhir/no-domain/vitalsigns/StructureDefinition/NoDomainVitalSignsInspiredOxygenExtension
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:inspiredOxygen.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:inspiredOxygen.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:inspiredOxygen.Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:inspiredOxygen.Slices for extension.extension:Flow 0..1 Quantity Extension
URL: http://hl7.no/fhir/no-domain/vitalsigns/StructureDefinition/NoDomainVitalSignsFlowExtension
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:inspiredOxygen.Slices for extension.extension:MethodofOxygenDelivery 0..1 string Optional Extensions Element
URL: http://hl7.no/fhir/no-domain/vitalsigns/StructureDefinition/NoDomainVitalSignsMethodofOxygenDeliveryExtension
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:inspiredOxygen.url 1..1 uri "http://hl7.no/fhir/no-domain/vitalsigns/StructureDefinition/NoDomainVitalSignsInspiredOxygenExtension"
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:confoundingFactor 0..1 CodeableConcept Additional issues or factors that may impact for the measurement
URL: http://hl7.no/fhir/no-domain/vitalsigns/StructureDefinition/NoDomainVitalSignsConfoundingFactorExtension
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:DIPSJournalId 0..* Reference() Extension
URL: http://dips.no/fhir/StructureDefinition/DIPSJournalId
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:PrePostduktal 0..1 Coding Extension
URL: http://dips.no/fhir/StructureDefinition/DIPSVitalSignsObservationPrePostduktal
Binding: DIPSVitalSignsObservationPrePostduktal (required)
Observation.Slices for extension.extension:DIPSLocation 0..1 Coding Extension
URL: http://dips.no/fhir/StructureDefinition/DIPSLocation
Binding: DIPSLocation (required)
Observation.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Observation.Slices for identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:system
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:RelativeEhrUri This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:RelativeEhrUri.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:RelativeEhrUri.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://dips.no/fhir/namingsystem/dips-RelativeEhrUri (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:RelativeEhrUri.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:Id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:Id.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:Id.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://dips.no/fhir/namingsystem/dips-ObservationId (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:Id.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:VersionIndependentId This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:VersionIndependentId.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:VersionIndependentId.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:VersionIndependentId.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://dips.no/fhir/namingsystem/dips-VersionIndependentId (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:VersionIndependentId.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalId This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalId.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalId.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://dips.no/fhir/namingsystem/externalId (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalId.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalFhirId This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier Business Identifier for observation
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalFhirId.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalFhirId.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Fixed Value: http://dips.no/fhir/namingsystem/external-fhirid (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for identifier.identifier:ExternalFhirId.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Observation.status This element is a modifier element. This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code registered | preliminary | final | amended +
Binding: ObservationStatus (required)
Observation.Slices for category This element must be supported. 1..* CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:coding.code, value:coding.system
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat This element must be supported. 1..1 CodeableConcept Classification of type of observation
Binding: ObservationCategoryCodes (preferred): Codes for high level observation categories.
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat.coding This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat.coding.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat.coding.system This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/observation-category (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat.coding.code This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: vital-signs (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for category.category:VSCat.coding.display This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
Observation.code This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 CodeableConcept Oxygen Saturation
Binding: VitalSigns (extensible): This identifies the vital sign result type.
Observation.code.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Observation.code.Slices for coding This element is included in summaries. 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:code, value:system
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatCode This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatCode.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatCode.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://loinc.org (no extensions allowed)
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatCode.code This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 2708-6 (no extensions allowed)
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatCode.display This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatSNOMEDCode This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatSNOMEDCode.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatSNOMEDCode.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatSNOMEDCode.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct (no extensions allowed)
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatSNOMEDCode.version This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatSNOMEDCode.code This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: 431314004 (no extensions allowed)
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatSNOMEDCode.display This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
Observation.code.Slices for coding.coding:OxygenSatSNOMEDCode.userSelected This element is included in summaries. 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
Observation.subject This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(DIPSVitalSignsObservationSubjectReference) Who and/or what the observation is about
Observation.encounter This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(DIPSVitalSignsObservationEncounterReference) Healthcare event during which this observation is made
Observation.effective[x] This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..1 dateTime Often just a dateTime for Vital Signs
Constraints: vs-1
Observation.Slices for performer This element is included in summaries. 1..* Reference(PractitionerRole | Organization) Who is responsible for the observation
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:type

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Observation.Slices for performer.performer:Author This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(DIPSVitalSignsPerformerAuthorReference) Who is responsible for the observation
Observation.Slices for performer.performer:organization This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(DIPSVitalSignsObservationOrganizationReference) Who is responsible for the observation
Observation.Slices for value[x] This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 Quantity Vital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Observation.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueQuantity This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 0..1 Quantity Vital Signs value are recorded using the Quantity data type. For supporting observations such as Cuff size could use other datatypes such as CodeableConcept.
Observation.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueQuantity.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Observation.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueQuantity.value This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
Observation.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueQuantity.unit This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string Unit representation
Observation.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueQuantity.system This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. C 1..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
Fixed Value: http://unitsofmeasure.org (no extensions allowed)
Observation.Slices for value[x].value[x]:valueQuantity.code This element must be supported. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code Coded responses from the common UCUM units for vital signs value set.
Fixed Value: % (no extensions allowed)
Observation.note 0..1 Annotation Comments about the observation
Observation.note.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Observation.note.text This element is included in summaries. 1..1 markdown The annotation - text content (as markdown)
Observation.bodySite 0..1 CodeableConcept Observed body part
Binding: SNOMEDCTBodyStructures (example): Codes describing anatomical locations. May include laterality.
Observation.bodySite.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Observation.bodySite.coding This element is included in summaries. 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Observation.bodySite.text This element is included in summaries. 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
Observation.referenceRange C 0..1 BackboneElement Provides guide for interpretation
Constraints: obs-3
Observation.referenceRange.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Observation.referenceRange.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Observation.referenceRange.low C 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Low Range, if relevant
Constraints: sqty-1
Observation.referenceRange.high C 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) High Range, if relevant
Constraints: sqty-1

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Observation.status Base required ObservationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category Base preferred Observation Category Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.category:VSCat Base preferred Observation Category Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.code Base extensible Vital Signs 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.bodySite Base example SNOMED CT Body Structures 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​code Base extensible Vital Signs 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​value[x] Base extensible Vital Signs Units 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​dataAbsentReason Base extensible DataAbsentReason 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Observation.component.​interpretation Base extensible Observation Interpretation Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Observation If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4 error Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5 error Observation If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Observation A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()
obs-3 error Observation.referenceRange Must have at least a low or a high or text low.exists() or high.exists() or text.exists()
obs-6 error Observation dataAbsentReason SHALL only be present if Observation.value[x] is not present dataAbsentReason.empty() or value.empty()
obs-7 error Observation If Observation.code is the same as an Observation.component.code then the value element associated with the code SHALL NOT be present value.empty() or component.code.where(coding.intersect(%resource.code.coding).exists()).empty()
sqty-1 error Observation.referenceRange.low, Observation.referenceRange.high The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity comparator.empty()
vs-1 error Observation.effective[x] if Observation.effective[x] is dateTime and has a value then that value shall be precise to the day $this is dateTime implies $this.toString().length() >= 10
vs-2 error Observation If there is no component or hasMember element then either a value[x] or a data absent reason must be present. (component.empty() and hasMember.empty()) implies (dataAbsentReason.exists() or value.exists())

 

Other representations of profile: CSV, Excel, Schematron

Notes:

Interactions:

This resource only supports search - there is no GET [base]/Observation/[id] read-by-id operation, and no create or update through the standard REST interface.

Search Parameters:

  1. SHALL support searching Observation using the documentId search parameter:

    GET [base]/Observation?documentId=[id]

    Example:

    1. GET [base]/Observation?documentId=1009312

    Implementation Notes: documentId identifies the DIPS clinical document (journal entry) the vital sign was recorded in, not the Observation's own resource id. Fetches a bundle containing every vital sign Observation recorded in that document whose type matches this profile ([how to search by string]).

  2. At least one of patient, fhirId, externalFhirId or documentId is required, or the search is rejected with a 422 error. Of these, only documentId currently returns matching results - patient, fhirId and externalFhirId are accepted by this validation but the search behind them is not yet implemented, so a request using only one of them returns an empty bundle rather than an error or a result.

  3. The standard _profile search parameter can also be appended to a request:

    GET [base]/Observation?documentId=[id]&_profile=[profile]

    Example:

    1. GET [base]/Observation?documentId=1009312&_profile=DIPSVitalSignsObservationOxygenSaturation

    Implementation Notes: _profile is not currently read by this endpoint - it has no effect on the result, whether or not it's present, and whichever profile is passed. It is accepted here only because it is a standard FHIR search parameter the underlying framework parses generically; nothing in the vital sign search code consults it. The set of values it is meant to take, once implemented, is the 13 DIPSVitalSignsObservation* profile ids - see the "FHIR VitalSign Observation" section of Documentation for the full list.

Operation: $SaveExtData

  1. SHALL support linking an externally recorded value to a DIPS clinical document:

    POST [base]/Observation/$SaveExtData

    Example:

     POST [base]/Observation/$SaveExtData
    
     <Parameters xmlns="http://hl7.org/fhir">
         <parameter>
             <name value="FhirId"/>
             <valueString value="[fhir resource id]"/>
         </parameter>
         <parameter>
             <name value="ExternalId"/>
             <valueString value="18730-7773-External_Identifier_value"/>
         </parameter>
         <parameter>
             <name value="Source"/>
             <valueString value="MetaVision"/>
         </parameter>
         <parameter>
             <name value="JournalId"/>
             <valueString value="1009312"/>
         </parameter>
         <parameter>
             <name value="IssuedTime"/>
             <valueDateTime value="2026-03-03T11:00:00+02:00"/>
         </parameter>
         <parameter>
             <name value="VersionID"/>
             <valueString value="1"/>
         </parameter>
     </Parameters>
    

    Implementation Notes: JournalId (the operation's name for documentId) is required and must be numeric, and must identify a document that already exists in DIPS - the operation records a mapping from that document to an externally sourced value, it does not create the document. ExternalId and Source together identify the external record being linked; a request repeating a JournalId/Source pair already mapped is rejected with a 400 error.