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This variable is contained in the following files:
SAS Name
M5F_SURG_WOUND_CAR
Indicates the patient has received any intervention for treating or protecting any type of surgical wound in the last seven days. Includes topical cleaning, wound irrigation, application of antimicrobial ointments, dressings of any type, suture removal, and warm soaks or heat application.
| Code | Code value |
|---|---|
| 0 | Unchecked |
| 1 | Checked |
| -1 | Unknown |