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AIR CHEST [20 records]

Filter results by subject field Alphabetical list of terms

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2023-06-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Keyboard Instruments
DEF

An airtight chest or box in an organ or similar instrument, which is filled with wind from the bellows, and from which the wind is admitted to the pipes or reeds.

CONT

Windchest. The pipes sit on top of this very specially constructed wooden box. When a stop is on, air flows from the wind reservoir into the chest. When notes are played, it uses the air from the chest to make the pipes speak.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de musique à clavier
DEF

Caisse en bois de l'orgue qui contient l'air sous pression.

CONT

À l'intérieur du sommier se fait la répartition du vent pour chaque jeu et chaque note. Toutes les parties mobiles du sommier sont actionnées par l'organiste à partir de la console, à savoir les registres et les notes.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumentos de teclado
DEF

Caja de madera en el interior del órgano que aloja las ventillas, correderas, tapas y otros componentes de madera; retiene el aire de los fuelles bajo presión y lo distribuye a los tubos para que suenen de acuerdo con el registro seleccionado y la tecla oprimida.

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Record 2 2023-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Keyboard Instruments
  • Mechanical Transmission Systems
DEF

Action that uses rods called "trackers" to connect the keys with the pipe valves.

CONT

Mechanical Action(Tracker Action). The key is connected to trackers(wooden, metal, or plastic strips or rods) that eventually connect to the valves that open to admit air from the wind chest into the pipe. When you press the key, you are physically opening the valve in the wind chest. In mechanical action, there is one valve for each note on the keyboard.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de musique à clavier
  • Transmissions mécaniques
DEF

Système de transmission entièrement mécanique de la touche à la soupape (présence d'abrégés) ou du tirant au registre.

CONT

Transmission mécanique. Par son action sur les touches, les registres ou les divers accouplements et combinaisons, l'organiste transmet des mouvements ou des forces vers les diverses commandes de l'orgue.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumentos de teclado
  • Sistemas de transmisión mecánica
CONT

Tracción mecánica. La mecánica de las teclas que deja pasar el aire del secreto al tubo; las teclas están conectadas por varillas verticales a las ventillas en el arca de viento que se mueven a través de resortes; cuando se baja la tecla, se baja la ventilla y el aire pasa; cuando se suelta la tecla, se sube la ventilla y se cierra el paso de aire.

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Record 3 2023-05-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Keyboard Instruments
  • Mechanical Transmission Systems
CONT

The key is connected to trackers(wooden, metal, or plastic strips or rods) that eventually connect to the valves that open to admit air from the wind chest into the pipe. When you press the key, you are physically opening the valve in the wind chest. In mechanical action, there is one valve for each note on the keyboard.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de musique à clavier
  • Transmissions mécaniques
DEF

Dans un orgue, lamelle de bois qui transmet au pilote le mouvement d'une touche.

CONT

Les vergettes sont accrochées à la touche par une petite tringle métallique, appelée demoiselle et au rouleau par une tige de fer, le fer d'abrégé (bras).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumentos de teclado
  • Sistemas de transmisión mecánica
DEF

Tira larga y delgada de madera, normalmente de forma redonda pero a veces rectangular, que transfiere el movimiento de una tecla a la ventilla correspondiente del secreto directamente o indirectamente por medio de los molinetes en el tablero de reducción.

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Record 4 2020-11-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Culture (General)
  • Sports (General)
CONT

In the toe hang, participants position themselves on the floor on their back. Two people stand above each participant holding a smooth pole horizontally across them. The participants hang their feet over the pole using their instep to do so. They place their hands behind their thighs/knees, pulling their knees onto their chest, theoretically raising their entire body from the floor, thereby suspending themselves in the air "hanging from their toes. "The pole people adjust the height according to the participants’ wishes.

CONT

Inuit Games Demonstration Events. In addition to the medal events, the following are also part of the Inuit Games: Knuckle Hop, Airplane, Head Pull, Triple Jump, Bench Reach, Toe Hang, Blanket Toss.

OBS

This is a timed event in which the winner is the last participant to remain hanging from the pole.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Culture (Généralités)
  • Sports (Généralités)
CONT

Jeux inuits en démonstration. Outre les jeux pour lesquels des médailles seront remises, on présentera en démonstration les jeux inuits suivants : le saut sur les jointures, l'avion, la traction de la nuque, le triple saut, le toucher d'une main en équilibre sur un banc (bench reach), le lever par les orteils (toe hang) et le saut sur couverture.

OBS

L'expression descriptive «lever par les orteils» a été utilisée par le Gouvernement du Yukon. Les termes «traction par les orteils» et «suspension par les orteils» sont à privilégier.

Spanish

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Record 5 2017-04-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Vessels (Medicine)
CONT

Signs and symptoms of air embolism include: ... a continuous churning sound over the precordium heard on auscultation.

CONT

Take his vital signs : heart rate, 140; respirations, 30; BP, 90/60. You listen to his chest and hear a continuous churning sound, a classic indication of an air embolus(although this sign isn’t always present).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Vaisseaux (Médecine)
CONT

Androsonix MD s'applique directement sur la peau des patients, capte et transmet en continu les turbulences acoustiques et les vibrations générées par le cœur, les poumons ou autre organe interne.

OBS

turbulences acoustiques : terme retenu par le réseau Entraide Traduction Santé.

Spanish

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Record 6 2014-10-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
CONT

Tiotropium is used to prevent wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD, a group of diseases that affect the lungs and airways) such as chronic bronchitis(swelling of the air passages that lead to the lungs) and emphysema(damage to air sacs in the lungs). Tiotropium is in a class of medications called bronchodilators. It works by relaxing and opening the air passages to the lungs to make breathing easier.

OBS

Active ingredient sold under a large number of commercial (trade) names, among which: Spiriva and Tiopa.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
CONT

Le tiotropium appartient à la classe de médicaments appelés bronchodilatateurs. Ce médicament s'utilise une fois par jour pour le soulagement de longue durée de symptômes comme une gêne respiratoire et une respiration sifflante associées à une affection pulmonaire désignée bronchopneumopathie chronique obstructive (BPCO) qui regroupe la bronchite chronique et l'emphysème. Le tiotropium agit en ouvrant les voies respiratoires pour faciliter la respiration.

OBS

Principe actif commercialisé, entre autres, sous les noms de Spiriva et Tiopa.

Spanish

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Record 7 2014-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical Instruments and Devices
DEF

An angiographic catheter ending in a tightly curled tip that resembles the tail of a pig.

CONT

Your doctor has inserted a type of chest tube called a pigtail catheter. This will remove the air from this space and allow the lung to re-expand. The pigtail catheter is attached to a drainage valve which allows the air to escape and collects any small amount of fluid.

OBS

The pigtail catheter is named for its shape and does not contain pork products.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et appareillages médicaux
CONT

Le catheter en queue de cochon est composé d'un matériau élastique ayant une configuration normale en queue de cochon et contient des trous latéraux sur le côté intérieur de la partie distale de la queue de cochon.

OBS

cathéter en queue de cochon : terme retenu par le réseau Entraide Traduction Santé.

Spanish

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Record 8 2013-04-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Larynx
CONT

In 1983, physicians at National Jewish reported a new condition that may mimic asthma. This condition is called Vocal Cord Dysfunction, or VCD. VCD causes asthma-like symptoms because of an abnormal closing of the vocal cords. VCD can cause difficulty breathing and even wheezing. Based on these symptoms, many people with VCD may be diagnosed with asthma and treated with asthma medications, including oral steroids... Common symptoms include a chronic cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, throat tightness, "difficulty getting air in", hoarseness and wheezing... A specific breathing test called a flow volume loop, can be helpful in showing VCD, especially on the "breathing in" or inspiratory part of the loop.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Larynx

Spanish

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Record 9 2012-10-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Safety Equipment (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
CONT

Side air bags are inflatable restraints that provide head and chest protection for vehicle occupants involved in nearside impacts.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
CONT

Les coussins gonflables latéraux sont des systèmes de retenue gonflables qui assurent une protection pour la tête et la poitrine aux occupants des véhicules qui sont impliqués dans des collisions [où l'impact a lieu] sur le côté [du véhicule].

Spanish

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Record 10 2012-02-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
DEF

A test for pneumothorax made by auscultating the chest while a coin laid against the chest is struck with another coin; a metallic ringing sound is produced over a cavity containing air.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
DEF

Signe d'épanchement pleural perçu à l'auscultation; deux pièces de monnaie percutent l'une contre l'autre sur la paroi thoracique.

Spanish

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Record 11 2012-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Respiratory System
DEF

The transmission of whispered voice sounds through the chest wall, heard stethoscopically; indicates consolidation near a large air passage.

OBS

The term "whispered pectoriloquy" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Appareil respiratoire
DEF

Perception de la voix chuchotée, détectable à l'auscultation de la région postérieure du thorax, dans le cas d'épanchements pleuraux abondants.

Spanish

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Record 12 2009-08-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Respiratory System
CONT

Forced inspiration is caused by the contraction of muscles in the upper chest, such as the sternocleidomastoids & scalenes. These muscles pull the chest up and out even more, further decreasing the intrapleural pressure so that even more air will rush into the lungs to fill the void.

CONT

In a healthy subject everything works together to create large flows during a forced inspiration: 1 The greater the inspiratory force applied, the lower the alveolar pressure relative to pressure at the mouth, and the larger the flow into the lung. 2 During a forced inspiration the (subatmospheric) pleural pressure outside intrathoracic airways is lower than bronchial pressure. The pressure difference is largest at the thoracic outlet and smallest in small intrapulmonary airways. Hence large intrathoracic airways ... are subjected to a considerable distending force, and this helps in generating high inspiratory flows.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil respiratoire
CONT

Le plus important [des muscles inspiratoires] est le diaphragme. [...] Dans l'inspiration rentrent également en ligne de compte les muscles intercostaux externes qui renforcent le mouvement de soulèvement des côtes et du sternum. Les muscles sterno-cléïdo-mastoïdiens n'ont un rôle que dans l'inspiration forcée; de même que les muscles scalènes.

CONT

L'inspiration forcée et l'expiration forcée permettent au système respiratoire de s'adapter aux différents besoins physiologiques de l'ensemble des cellules dans des situations variables. Par exemple, un marathonien qui inspire profondément et utilise complètement sa réserve inspiratoire et la moitié de sa réserve expiratoire voit son volume inspiratoire passer de 500 ml (volume courant) à 4200 ml.

Spanish

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Record 13 2009-08-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Respiratory System
CONT

Forced expiration is caused by the contraction of the internal intercostals and the abdominal muscles. The internal intercostal muscles are between the ribs, located deep to the external intercostal muscles. The internal intercostals push the chest down further and the abdominal muscles push against the diaphragm. This helps force even more air out of the lungs than quiet expiration alone.

CONT

[The researchers] evaluated in infants the rate of emptying during forced expiration from near total lung capacity to residual volume. [They] have demonstrated that the rate of emptying during forced expiration decreases during lung growth early in life.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil respiratoire
DEF

Expiration effectuée à partir d'un grand volume pulmonaire [et qui], contrairement à la toux, [...] n'est pas précédée d'une fermeture de la glotte.

CONT

Lors d'une expiration forcée, les muscles intercostaux internes ainsi que les muscles abdominaux (muscles obliques et transverses) se contractent. [...] Contrairement à l'expiration normale, l'expiration forcée est donc considérée comme un processus actif [...]

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Record 14 2008-07-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgical Instruments
CONT

A chest tube is a tube inserted into the chest cavity for removal of air or fluid, or both; it is needed when the normally airtight pleural space has been penetrated through surgery or trauma, when a defect in the alveoli allows air to enter the intrapleural space, or when there is an accumulation of fluid, as from pleural effusion. Excessive air or fluid in the pleural space can cause collapse of the lung and the danger of mediastinal shift.

CONT

A chest tube or chest drain is a flexible plastic tube that is inserted through the side of the chest into the pleural space. It is used to remove air(pneumothorax) or fluid(pleural effusion, blood, chyle), or pus(empyema) from the intrathoracic space.

CONT

Chest drain is a conduit to remove air or fluid from the pleural cavity. The fluid can be blood, pus or a pleural effusion. Allows re-expansion of the underlying lung. Must prevent entry of air or drained fluid back into the chest. A chest drain must therefore have three components : An unobstructed chest drain ;A collecting container below chest level ;A one-way mechanism such as water seal or Heimlich valve.

CONT

Chest drains incorporate the use of a one-way valve to drain fluid or air from the pleural cavity. The valve prevents back-flow of air and fluid into the pleural cavity. They are indicated for use when collections of fluid or air are present in the pleural space, and by draining the collection they restore efficient gaseous exchange.

CONT

Chest tubes are inserted to drain blood, fluid, or air and to allow the lungs to fully expand. The tube is placed between the ribs and into the space between the inner lining and the outer lining of the lung(pleural space).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments chirurgicaux
CONT

La pose et le retrait du drain thoracique sont des soins très douloureux et très traumatisants pour l'enfant, d'où l'intérêt d'une prise en charge optimale de la douleur.

Spanish

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Record 15 2008-07-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgery
DEF

Procedure to place a flexible, hollow drainage tube into the chest in order to remove an abnormal collection of air or fluid from the pleural space.

CONT

A chest tube insertion involves the surgical placement of a hollow, flexible drainage tube into the chest.

OBS

Chest tube insertions are usually performed as an emergency procedure. Chest tubes are used to treat conditions that can cause the lung to collapse, which occurs because blood or air in the pleural space can hamper the ability of a patient to breath. There are four common conditions that can require surgical chest tube insertion, including : pneumothorax(air leak from the lung into the chest) ;hemothorax(bleeding into the chest) ;empyema(lung abscess or pus in the chest) ;pneumothorax or hemothorax after surgery or from trauma to the chest.

OBS

Chest tube thoracostomy is done to drain fluid, blood, or air from the space around the lungs. Some diseases, such as pneumonia and cancer, can cause an excess amount of fluid or blood to build up in the space around the lungs(called a pleural effusion). Also, some severe injuries of the chest wall can cause bleeding around the lungs. Sometimes, the lung can be accidentally punctured allowing air to gather outside the lung, causing its collapse(called a pneumothorax). Chest tube thoracostomy(commonly referred to as "putting in a chest tube") involves placing a hollow plastic tube between the ribs and into the chest to drain fluid or air from around the lungs. The tube is often hooked up to a suction machine to help with drainage. The tube remains in the chest until all or most of the air or fluid has drained out, usually a few days. Occasionally special medicines are given through a chest tube. [...]

OBS

Tube thoracostomy is insertion of a tube into the pleural space. It is used to drain air or fluid from the chest(eg, for large or recurrent effusion refractory to thoracentesis, pneumothorax, complicated parapneumonic effusions, empyema, and hemothorax) and to perform pleurodesis or fibrinolytic adhesiolysis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie
DEF

Création d'une ouverture dans la paroi thoracique, dans le but de réduire une pression intrathoracique excessive.

CONT

L'insertion du drain thoracique rétablit la pression pulmonaire négative du thorax, ce qui a pour effet de faciliter la distension des poumons, d'améliorer la respiration et les échanges gazeux, de diminuer la douleur et de favoriser la guérison du parenchyme pulmonaire atteint.

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Record 16 2003-10-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
CONT

Displays and Control Module (DCM). This is an irregularly shaped box of switches, valves, and digital displays that gets mounted on the chest. It controls the primary life support system and the secondary oxygen pack.

CONT

Displays and Control Module(DCM)... Along the top are switches for power, communications mode selection, caution and warning. There is also a switch that controls the water that is fed to the Liquid Cooling-and-Ventilation Garment. A digital display is used to monitor the various suit circuits. At the top left of this module is an emergency relief valve. If the primary life support system were to ever malfunction, the astronaut would still have access to the secondary oxygen pack. To activate this secondary oxygen pack, all the astronaut would have to do is open a purge valve by squeezing a set of pinchers. This valve releases air pressure on the chest plate-this is the same valve that is used at the end of EVA [Extravehicular Activity] to depressurize the suit. Also on the left, a step down from the purge valve, is the mechanical-suit pressure gauge. Along the right-hand side of the module, are two switches : the ventilation-fan switch and the push-to-talk switch. The ventilation-fan switch can activate and deactivate a fan which circulates air through the helmet and other parts of the suit. The push-to-talk switch is similar to one you would find on a CB [Citizen Band] radio. If the astronaut wants to talk, he has to push the button to be heard, and if he wants to receive voice messages, he has to release the button. On the front of the panel are other controls for volume, temperature, and suit pressure.

OBS

display and control module; DCM: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
CONT

Le module de [commande et d'affichage] (DCM). Il s'agit d'une boîte aux formes irrégulières, munie de boutons, de [robinets] et d'écrans numériques. Installée sur la poitrine, c'est elle qui [commande] l'équipement de vie principal et la réserve d'oxygène supplémentaire.

CONT

Le module de [commande et d'affichage] (DCM)... Sur le dessus se trouvent des boutons pour l'alimentation, la sélection du mode de communications, et des voyants d'avertissement et d'alarme. Il y a aussi un bouton pour contrôler l'alimentation en eau dans le sous-vêtement de refroidissement et de ventilation au liquide. Un écran numérique est utilisé pour contrôler les divers circuits du scaphandre. Dans le coin supérieur gauche de ce module se trouve un [robinet] de secours d'urgence. Si l'équipement de vie principal faisait défaut, l'astronaute aurait donc accès à sa réserve d'oxygène supplémentaire. Pour l'activer, l'astronaute n'aurait qu'à ouvrir une valve de purge en pinçant une série de boutons. Ce robinet relâche la pression d'air dans la boîte qui est sur la poitrine - il s'agit du même robinet qui est utilisé à la fin de l'EVA pour dépressuriser le scaphandre [ou la combinaison]. Le manomètre de pression d'air se trouve aussi à gauche, juste en dessous du robinet de purge. Du côté droit du module se trouvent deux boutons : celui du ventilateur et celui du poussoir d'émission (bouton parole). Le bouton du ventilateur peut activer et désactiver le ventilateur qui fait circuler l'air dans le casque et les autres parties du scaphandre [ou de la combinaison]. Le poussoir d'émission ressemble à ceux qu'on trouve sur les radios BP [bande publique]. Si l'astronaute veut parler, il doit pousser le bouton pour être entendu, et s'il veut entendre les messages, il doit relâcher le bouton. Sur le panneau avant de la boîte de trouvent d'autres dispositifs de commande du volume, de la température et de la pression d'air du scaphandre [ou de la combinaison].

OBS

module de commande et d'affichage; DCM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 17 2001-09-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical Instruments and Devices
DEF

A device for artificial respiration in which rhythmic alternations in the air pressure in a chamber surrounding a patient's chest force air into and out of the lungs especially when the nerves governing the chest muscles fail to function because of poliomyelitis

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments et appareillages médicaux
CONT

Ce sont les grandes épidémies de poliomyélite du début des années 50 qui allaient faire bénéficier les patients des nouvelles méthodes de réanimation respiratoire et tout particulièrement des techniques d'intubation et de ventilation contrôlée par respirateur mettant fin définitivement aux anciennes techniques fondées sur la respiration artificielle par poumon d'acier.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumental médico
DEF

Aparato para mantener por largo tiempo la respiración artificial. Consiste en una caja cerrada herméticamente donde se acomoda al enfermo con su cama de manera que la cabeza de aquél quede fuera. Dentro de la caja se producen modificaciones rítmicas de la presión que provocan dilataciones y encogimientos rítmicos del tórax.

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Record 18 2000-05-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Lungs
DEF

A penetrating wound of the chest through which air is drawn in and out.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Poumons

Spanish

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Record 19 1992-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgery
DEF

Drainage of fluid from the lung or pleura through an opening in the chest wall into which one or more rubber drainage tubes have been inserted, the opening not being closed to entry of outside air.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie

Spanish

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Record 20 1987-04-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Food Preservation and Canning
DEF

A large steam chest of wood or metal which removes the air in the headspace of a can. Steam replaces the air in the can and then condenses during the cooling period, leaving a partial vacuum. Also called a steam box. Follows the clinching process.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conservation des aliments et conserverie
OBS

(Les petites conserveries, p. 141. Confirmé par la Compagnie American Can qui emploie aussi "tunnel de pré-chauffage".)

Spanish

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