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Record 1 2009-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
  • Blood
DEF

An agent that arrests the flow of blood.

CONT

All hemostatics work better when the hemorrhage has been controlled by pressure to a pressure point proximal to the wound. This slows or stops the blood to the wound, allowing better visualization and better application of the hemostatic agent.

Key term(s)
  • haemostatic agent

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
  • Sang
DEF

Substance favorisant la coagulation du sang, ou réputée telle.

CONT

Plusieurs facteurs sont reconnus pour intervenir dans le choix de l'hémostatique : acte chirurgical, contre-indications, ergonomie et maniabilité du produit, conservation, traçabilité ou non, coût.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo médico y quirúrgico
  • Sangre
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