Baylor Database Data Definitions and Limits

Mortality

Data Entry Form Name	Field Name	Type	Length	Limits	Definition
Died	DIED	Alpha	1	Y, N	“Y” = died during hospital admission
Cause of Death	CAUSEOD	Alpha	30	Open	See official list
Vol W/drawing or W/holding of support	VOLUNTARY	Alpha	1	Y, N	“Y” includes if DNR orders are given.

Referral and Transfer

Data Entry Form Name	Field Name	Type	Length	Limits	Definition
Newborn Section Involved	NBSECT	Alpha	1	Y, N	Attending or consulting physician is from Baylor Neonatology
Referring Hosp.	REFHOSP	Alpha	5	Open	Use original abbreviation for hospital even if names change
Referring Pedi	REFPD	Alpha	30	Open	Pediatrician who referred infant to Baylor Neo; If none, use “None”
Referring OB	REFOB	Alpha	30	Open	OB who referred infant to Baylor Neo; If none, use “None”
Transport Team	XTEAM	Alpha	1	Y, N	“Y” = Baylor Neo transport team used (even from St. Luke’s/Methodist)
Primary Reason for Admission	PRIM_X	#	1	0-9	“0” if no transport; See official list
Other Reasons for Admission	OTH_X	Alpha	30	Open	Use only if code # 8 selected in #16a; otherwise enter “N/A”

Baylor College of Medicine - Neonatology Section

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