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WHIPLASH [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-06-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Visual Disorders
- Nervous System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- whiplash maculopathy
1, record 1, English, whiplash%20maculopathy
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Although whiplash is a common injury in motor vehicle crashes, whiplash maculopathy is rarely reported, probably due to underdiagnosis. 2, record 1, English, - whiplash%20maculopathy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
whiplash : An injury to the cervical spine caused by an abrupt jerking motion of the head, either backward or forward. 3, record 1, English, - whiplash%20maculopathy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Troubles de la vision
- Système nerveux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- maculopathie en coup de fouet
1, record 1, French, maculopathie%20en%20coup%20de%20fouet
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La maculopathie en coup de fouet] est la conséquence d'un traumatisme maculaire aigu suite à un mouvement antéropostérieur très rapide (flexion/extension) et brutale de la tête. 1, record 1, French, - maculopathie%20en%20coup%20de%20fouet
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-08-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- whiplash-associated disorder
1, record 2, English, whiplash%2Dassociated%20disorder
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- WAD 1, record 2, English, WAD
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Whiplash is an acceleration-deceleration mechanism of energy transfer to the neck. It may result from rear-end or side-impact motor vehicle collisions, but can also occur during diving or other mishaps. The impact may result in bony or soft-tissue injuries(whiplash injury), which in turn may lead to a variety of clinical manifestations(whiplash-associated disorders—WAD). 1, record 2, English, - whiplash%2Dassociated%20disorder
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- trouble associé au coup de fouet cervical
1, record 2, French, trouble%20associ%C3%A9%20au%20coup%20de%20fouet%20cervical
see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- TACF 2, record 2, French, TACF
masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les troubles associés au coup de fouet cervical sont dus à un choc arrière subi dans un accident de véhicule automobile. Ils résultent du brusque mouvement de flexion et d’extension de la tête qui fait suite au choc et qui provoque une inflammation des tissus mous de la colonne cervicale. 3, record 2, French, - trouble%20associ%C3%A9%20au%20coup%20de%20fouet%20cervical
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trouble associé au coup de fouet cervical : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 4, record 2, French, - trouble%20associ%C3%A9%20au%20coup%20de%20fouet%20cervical
Record 2, Key term(s)
- troubles associés au coup de fouet cervical
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-01-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Nervous System
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- first degree concussion
1, record 3, English, first%20degree%20concussion
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- simple concussion 1, record 3, English, simple%20concussion
correct
- grade one concussion 1, record 3, English, grade%20one%20concussion
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An altered state of consciousness(without a loss of consciousness), resulting from a blow to the head or whiplash, with symptoms lasting no more than fifteen minutes. 1, record 3, English, - first%20degree%20concussion
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A simple (first degree) concussion corresponds to a grade one concussion using the American Academy of Neurology guidelines. 1, record 3, English, - first%20degree%20concussion
Record 3, Key term(s)
- first-degree concussion
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Système nerveux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- commotion de premier degré
1, record 3, French, commotion%20de%20premier%20degr%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- commotion cérébrale, grade 1 2, record 3, French, commotion%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9brale%2C%20grade%201
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une commotion cérébrale de premier degré est minime en intensité et représente les commotions cérébrales les plus fréquentes dans le monde du sport. En général, l'athlète devient étourdi et désorienté, mais il ne perd pas sa mémoire et n'a pas de signes associés à une condition plus sérieuse; par contre il peut marcher d'un pas mal assuré. En dedans de 5 à 15 minutes, l'athlète devient complètement lucide. 1, record 3, French, - commotion%20de%20premier%20degr%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Classification de l'Académie américaine de neurologie. Commotion cérébrale, grade 1 : confusion transitoire, pas de perte de conscience et retour complet à la normale en moins de 15 minutes. 2, record 3, French, - commotion%20de%20premier%20degr%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-01-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Nervous System
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- second degree concussion
1, record 4, English, second%20degree%20concussion
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- complex concussion 1, record 4, English, complex%20concussion
correct
- grade two concussion 1, record 4, English, grade%20two%20concussion
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An altered state of consciousness resulting from a blow or whiplash where there is brief loss of consciousness or symptoms lasting longer than fifteen minutes. 1, record 4, English, - second%20degree%20concussion
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A complex (second degree) concussion corresponds to a grade two ... concussion using the American Academy of Neurology guidelines. 1, record 4, English, - second%20degree%20concussion
Record 4, Key term(s)
- second-degree concussion
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Système nerveux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- commotion de deuxième degré
1, record 4, French, commotion%20de%20deuxi%C3%A8me%20degr%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- commotion cérébrale, grade 2 2, record 4, French, commotion%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9brale%2C%20grade%202
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une commotion cérébrale de deuxième degré est souvent caractérisée par une confusion légère causée par une amnésie post-traumatique. Un pas mal assuré, le tinnisitus (bourdonnement d'oreille), de l'étourdissement ainsi que des maux de tête peuvent suivre ce type de commotion cérébrale. 1, record 4, French, - commotion%20de%20deuxi%C3%A8me%20degr%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Classification de l'Académie américaine de neurologie. Commotion cérébrale, grade 2 : confusion transitoire, pas de perte de conscience et symptômes qui persistent plus de 15 minutes, si plus d'une heure examen médical requis. 2, record 4, French, - commotion%20de%20deuxi%C3%A8me%20degr%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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