Pediatric BMI Classification and Percentile Display in Vitals and SOAP

What’s New 

• BMI percentile calculation is now available for patients aged 2 to 19 years.
• BMI percentile is displayed alongside BMI in the Vitals module.
• A pediatric obesity classification is automatically assigned based on the calculated percentile value relative to the 95th percentile.
• The following Weight Status classifications are supported:
  • Pediatric Obesity – Class 1 (95% to less than 120% of the 95th percentile)
  • Pediatric Obesity – Class 2 (120% to less than 140% of the 95th percentile)
  • Pediatric Obesity – Class 3 (140% or greater of the 95th percentile)
• Calculated percentile and classification are stored with the vitals record.
• SOAP notes now include:
  
  • BMI
  • BMI percentile representation
  • Pediatric obesity classification
  • Associated vitals measurements included in the vitals summary.

How It Works

1. Navigate to Patient > Clinical > Vitals.
2. Enter height and weight for a patient between the ages of 2 and 19 years.
3. The system calculates BMI and determines the corresponding BMI percentile using age-specific benchmarks.
4. The calculated percentile is displayed alongside the BMI value.
5. The system automatically assigns a Weight Status classification based on the calculated percentile value.
6. Save the vitals record; the BMI percentile and classification are stored in the patient chart.
7. Generate a SOAP note for the encounter.
8. The SOAP note vitals summary automatically includes the BMI, percentile representation, pediatric obesity classification, and other recorded vital measurements.

Benefits

•  Provides automated pediatric BMI percentile calculations for eligible patients.
• Ensures consistent obesity classification based on defined percentile thresholds.
• Eliminates the need for manual interpretation of pediatric BMI measurements.
• Maintains consistency between vitals documentation and SOAP note output.
• Supports accurate recording and review of pediatric growth and weight status information.