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CodeSystem: cycleType

Summary

Defining URL:http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0702
Version:2.1.0
Name:CycleType
Status:Active as of 2019-12-01
Definition:

Code system of concepts specifying the type of cycle that is being executed. A cycle type is a specific sterilization method used for a specific type of supply item. Used in HL7 Version 2.x messaging in the SCD segment.

Publisher:HL7, Inc
Committee:Orders and Observations
Copyright:

Copyright HL7. Licensed under creative commons public domain

Content:Complete: All the concepts defined by the code system are included in the code system resource
OID:2.16.840.1.113883.18.387 (for OID based terminology systems)
Value Set:http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0702 ( is the value set for all codes in this code system)
Source Resource:XML / JSON / Turtle

This Code system is referenced in the content logical definition of the following value sets:

Properties

CodeURLDescriptionType
statushttp://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/utg-concept-properties#statusStatus of the conceptcode
deprecatedhttp://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/utg-concept-properties#v2-table-deprecatedVersion of HL7 in which the code was deprecatedcode
v2-concCommenthttp://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/utg-concept-properties#v2-concCommentV2 Concept Commentstring
v2-concCommentAsPubhttp://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/utg-concept-properties#v2-concCommentAsPubV2 Concept Comment As Publishedstring

This code system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0702 defines the following codes:

CodeDisplayDefinitionV2 Concept CommentV2 Concept Comment As Published
FLS FlashFlashUsed to quickly sterilize instruments that were dropped during surgery.Used to quickly sterilize instruments that were dropped during surgery.
PRV PrevacPrevacA prevac cycle is vacuum assisted.A prevac cycle is vacuum assisted.
GRV GravityGravityA gravity cycle is executed at atmospheric pressure.A gravity cycle is executed at atmospheric pressure.
LQD LiquidLiquidA cycle specific to sterilizing liquids.A cycle specific to sterilizing liquids.
EXP ExpressExpressAn express cycle is similar to a flash cycle but the supply item is wrapped.An express cycle is similar to a flash cycle but the supply item is wrapped.
DRT DartDartA dart cycle is a special cycle used to test the integrity of the sterilizer chamber to hold a vacuum.A dart cycle is a special cycle used to test the integrity of the sterilizer chamber to hold a vacuum.
DRW Dart Warm-up CycleDart Warm-up CycleA dart warm-up cycle is used to bring the sterilizer chamber up to operating temperature in order to run a dart test cycle.A dart warm-up cycle is used to bring the sterilizer chamber up to operating temperature in order to run a dart test cycle.
THR ThermalThermal
ISO IsothermalIsothermal
BWD Bowie-Dick TestBowie-Dick TestA Bowie-Dick test cycle is a special cycle used to test the integrity of the sterilizer chamber to hold a vacuum.A Bowie-Dick test cycle is a special cycle used to test the integrity of the sterilizer chamber to hold a vacuum.
LKT Leak TestLeak TestA leak test cycle tests the integrity of the sterilizer chamber to hold a vacuum over a specific period of time.A leak test cycle tests the integrity of the sterilizer chamber to hold a vacuum over a specific period of time.
WFP Wrap/Steam Flush Pressure Pulse (Wrap/SFPP)Wrap/Steam Flush Pressure Pulse (Wrap/SFPP)A Wrap/SFPP cycle uses steam pulses instead of a vacuum during the conditioning phase of the cycle when the supply item is unwrapped.A Wrap/SFPP cycle uses steam pulses instead of a vacuum during the conditioning phase of the cycle when the supply item is unwrapped.
SFP Steam Flush Pressure PulseSteam Flush Pressure PulseAn SFPP cycle uses steam pulses instead of a vacuum during the conditioning phase of the cycle when the supply item is wrapped.An SFPP cycle uses steam pulses instead of a vacuum during the conditioning phase of the cycle when the supply item is wrapped.
CMW Chemical WashChemical WashA chemical wash cycle.A chemical wash cycle.
PEA Peracetic AcidPeracetic AcidA peracetic acid cycle.A peracetic acid cycle.
EOH EO High TemperatureEO High Temperature
EOL EO Low TemperatureEO Low Temperature
CRT Cart WashCart Wash
UTL Utensil WashUtensil Wash
IST Instrument WashInstrument Wash
GLS GlasswareGlassware
PLA Plastic Goods WashPlastic Goods Wash
ANR Anesthesia/RespiratoryAnesthesia/RespiratorySpecial Wash cycleSpecial Wash cycle
GTL GentleGentle
OPW Optional WashOptional WashAny Optional Wash cycleAny Optional Wash cycle
BDP BedpansBedpans
TRB Tray/BasinTray/Basin
GNP Gen. PurposeGen. Purpose
COD CodeCode
RNS RinseRinse
2RS Second RinseSecond Rinse
DEC DecontaminationDecontamination

History

DateActionAuthorCustodianComment
2020-05-06reviseTed KleinVocabulary WGMigrated to the UTG maintenance environment and publishing tooling.