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SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
- Respiratory System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- supplemental oxygen
1, record 1, English, supplemental%20oxygen
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Supplemental oxygen can be administered through various ways, including low-flow systems, high-flow devices, positive-pressure ventilation, or extracorporeal oxygenation. ... The administration of supplemental oxygen becomes critical when PaO2 [partial pressure of carbon dioxide] falls below 60 mm Hg [millimetres of mercury], at which point the steep portion of the curve indicates a rapid decline in oxygen saturation, leading to inadequate oxygen delivery to tissues. 2, record 1, English, - supplemental%20oxygen
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
- Appareil respiratoire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- oxygène d'appoint
1, record 1, French, oxyg%C3%A8ne%20d%27appoint
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'oxygène d'appoint est un pilier du traitement hospitalier. Il faut en administrer si les saturations chutent sous les 90 % et y recourir pour maintenir la saturation à 90 % ou plus. 2, record 1, French, - oxyg%C3%A8ne%20d%27appoint
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- supplemental oxygen
1, record 2, English, supplemental%20oxygen
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- oxygène d'appoint
1, record 2, French, oxyg%C3%A8ne%20d%27appoint
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
oxygène d'appoint : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) – Opérations aériennes. 2, record 2, French, - oxyg%C3%A8ne%20d%27appoint
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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