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BRASSARD COMPRESSIF [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-07-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cuff
1, record 1, English, cuff
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An inflatable band, usually wrapped around the upper arm, that is used along with a sphygmomanometer in measuring arterial blood pressure. 2, record 1, English, - cuff
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[A cuff is] a wied encircling band containing a balloon which can be inflated to control the flow of a fluid passing through it by constricting or sealing the conveying vessel. Cuffs are used in spygmomanometry, in the administration of anesthesia, and in providing respiratory assistance. 3, record 1, English, - cuff
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- brassard pneumatique
1, record 1, French, brassard%20pneumatique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- brassard compressif 2, record 1, French, brassard%20compressif
correct, masculine noun
- brassard 3, record 1, French, brassard
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce généralement ajustable au bras, telle que celle dont sont pourvus les instruments de mesure de la pression sanguine. 3, record 1, French, - brassard%20pneumatique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le brassard pneumatique est placé sur la partie supérieure du bras pour comprimer l'artère humérale et il enregistre les variations des bruits ou des oscillations détectées lors du dégonflage. Les mesures doivent être effectuées avant les repas, après 5 min de repos, dans un environnement calme, sans avoir bu ni fumé ; les résultats obtenus sont significatifs lorsque les mesures sont suffisamment nombreuses et répétées. 1, record 1, French, - brassard%20pneumatique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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