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MERT [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-11-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Medical and Dental Services (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- medical emergency response team
1, record 1, English, medical%20emergency%20response%20team
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MERT 2, record 1, English, MERT
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- emergency medical response team 3, record 1, English, emergency%20medical%20response%20team
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[A] MERT can be defined as a multi-disciplinary medical team providing hospital level care to the patient, in flight and while transporting them to definitive care. 4, record 1, English, - medical%20emergency%20response%20team
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Service de santé et service dentaire (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- équipe d'intervention médicale d'urgence
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9quipe%20d%27intervention%20m%C3%A9dicale%20d%27urgence
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- EIMU 2, record 1, French, EIMU
feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-05-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- National and International Security
- Emergency Management
- Risks and Threats (Security)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Microbiological Emergency Response Team
1, record 2, English, Microbiological%20Emergency%20Response%20Team
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MERT 1, record 2, English, MERT
correct, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Microbiological Emergency Response Team (MERT) was formed in 2001 in response to "white powder" events. The MERT ensures PHAC [Public Health Agency of Canada] maintains an appropriate level of preparedness for bioterrorism in Canada. 1, record 2, English, - Microbiological%20Emergency%20Response%20Team
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Gestion des urgences
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Équipe d'intervention en cas d'urgence microbiologique
1, record 2, French, %C3%89quipe%20d%27intervention%20en%20cas%20d%27urgence%20microbiologique
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- EIUM 1, record 2, French, EIUM
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mise sur pied en 2001 en réaction à des incidents mettant en cause des «enveloppes contaminées à la poudre blanche», l'équipe d'intervention en cas d'urgence microbiologique (EIUM) veille à ce que l'ASPC [Agence de la santé publique du Canada] maintienne un niveau suffisant de préparation en cas d'attaque bioterroriste au Canada. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%89quipe%20d%27intervention%20en%20cas%20d%27urgence%20microbiologique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1990-03-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Water Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Marine Emergency Response Trailer 1, record 3, English, Marine%20Emergency%20Response%20Trailer
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transport par eau
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Remorque d'intervention d'urgence maritime
1, record 3, French, Remorque%20d%27intervention%20d%27urgence%20maritime
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1990-01-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Medical Equipment Repair Technician
1, record 4, English, Medical%20Equipment%20Repair%20Technician
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- MERT 1, record 4, English, MERT
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Technicien en réparation d'équipement médical 1, record 4, French, Technicien%20en%20r%C3%A9paration%20d%27%C3%A9quipement%20m%C3%A9dical
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : OSSFC 6-59. 1, record 4, French, - Technicien%20en%20r%C3%A9paration%20d%27%C3%A9quipement%20m%C3%A9dical
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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