Patient Chart: I/O

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Introduction to Intake/Output

To add an intake/output value

To print the intake/output values

Setup considerations: Usage of the I/O page requires setup in additional locations. Click here to view a list >> [+]

Introduction to I/O

The I/O page is used to enter, edit, and view the patient's intake and output values. The display defaults to the current date and shift. To modify the display, select the appropriate date using the Date field and/or the appropriate shift using the Shift field. Use the buttons described below to view additional information:

Note: IV information entered in the eMAR is displayed and included in the totals. The value comes from the Amount Infused field from the Administration box. Edits to these values are not allowed from the Intake and Output page. You must return to the eMAR to edit the Administration details > Amount Infused for the solution.

To filter entries

Since the default View is Shift, displaying the current shift information, use the View field to select other options: Selected Visit, Last 24 Hours, or Date Range. If you select Selected Visit or Date Range, use the Start Date and End Date fields to specify the time period to view.

To save your filter settings, go to Actions > Save Filter Settings. This saves the current settings as a default for future visits to the page. Note: This feature is controlled in User Administration by the Hospital - Patient Chart - Save Filter Settings security item.

To add an intake/output value

1. From the Intake/Output page, enter the value in the appropriate box in the Amount column for the desired intake or output measure. If the desired measure is not displayed, add it by doing the following:

   • In the Add Intake/Output/Other Item field, begin typing the first few letters of the intake or output item, e.g. "oral", "urine", "emesis", etc. Available items matching the typed text are displayed. Click the desired item to select it. The item is displayed in the Item field. Click the Add (green plus sign) button to add it to the page. A box is now displayed in the Amount column for the added item.

2. In the Additional Info section (located at the bottom of the page), enter the appropriate Date/Time using the calendar and clock icons.

3. If applicable, enter additional notes in the Comment box.

4. Click Update. The newly entered values are displayed in the Shift Totals (based on which shift is selected in the Shift field at the top of the page) and/or 24 Hrs Totals columns, as well as calculated in the Fluid Balance (Intake - Output) calculation.

To print the intake/output values

To print a hard-copy of the intake and output values, click the Print button.

To edit the intake/output values

To edit an intake/output value, click the Show Details button located to the right of the value. The details are displayed. From the details pane, click the Edit button. The Edit Intake/Output box is displayed. Make the appropriate edits and click Update. Or, to mark the entry as an error, click Mark Erroneous.

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