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risque d'aspiration [1 record]

Record 1 2012-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Respiratory Tract
DEF

The danger of drawing material into the lungs that may cause an inflammatory response.

CONT

Do not induce vomiting due to aspiration hazard. If vomiting occurs, lower head below knees to avoid aspiration.

OBS

aspiration: The drawing of foreign matter or other material in the upper respiratory tract into the lungs with the breath.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Santé et sécurité au travail
  • Voies respiratoires
OBS

Risque d'obstruction des voies respiratoires consécutive à l'aspiration de corps étrangers. Voir «aspiration de corps étrangers» et «pneumonie par aspiration» dans Termium.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
  • Vías respiratorias
OBS

El peligro de atraer material a los pulmones; puede conducir a una respuesta inflamatoria fatal.

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