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This variable is contained in the following files:
SAS Name
M5G_APP_DRESSINGS
Indicates the patient has had dressings applied with or without topical medications to treat a skin condition in the past seven days. Includes dry gauze dressings, dressings moistened with saline or other solutions, transparent dressings, hydrogel dressings, and dressings with hydrocolloid or hydroactive particles.
| Code | Code value |
|---|---|
| 0 | Unchecked |
| 1 | Checked |
| -1 | Unknown |