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ACCELERATION ATELECTASIS [1 record]

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Record 1 1981-07-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • Respiratory System
DEF

Collapse of pulmonary alveoli associated with the action of acceleration on the body. This condition is particularly apparent when the factors of acceleration, pure oxygen breathing and the use of an anti-g suit co-exist. A form of absorption atelectasis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Appareil respiratoire
DEF

Collapsus des alvéoles pulmonaires, lié à l'action des accélérations sur le corps. Cet état se manifeste tout particulièrement quand les facteurs d'accélération, la respiration d'oxygène pur (100% d'oxygène) et l'emploi d'un vêtement anti-accélération coexistent. C'est une forme d'atélectasie par absorption.

Spanish

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