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PRE-OXYGENATION [1 record]

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Record 1 1981-07-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Mouth
OBS

The procedure of the elimination of nitrogen dissolved in the body by breathing nitrogen-free gas such as oxygen or a mixture such as oxygen and helium. The former process is also known as pre-oxygenation. The procedure is used as a means of reducing the probability of the occurrence of Decompression Sickness upon subsequent exposure to altitude.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cavité buccale
OBS

Procédé par lequel on élimine l'azote dissous dans le corps grâce à la respiration de gaz ne contenant pas d'azote, par exemple de l'oxygène ou un mélange d'oxygène et d'hélium. La première de ces techniques est aussi appelée : «pré-oxygénation». Le procédé est utilisé pour réduire la probabilité de l'apparition du mal de décompression au cours d'une montée en altitude survenant immédiatement après.

Spanish

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