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vital duration

vtl_dur
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The time span length for a essential body measurement. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for vital management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

vtl_dur

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  vtl_dur VARCHAR(100),  -- vital duration
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  vtl_dur as vital_duration
FROM claims;

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