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WOUND CARE [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-01-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
- Lasers and Masers
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dental laser
1, record 1, English, dental%20laser
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dental lasers can be categorized by their medium, wavelength, and types of tissue they are used for. Hard-tissue lasers have been used for bone cutting, caries detection, whitening, restorative care and as desensitizers. Soft-tissue lasers are used for the removal of hyperplastic tissue, periodontal care, frenectomies, gingivectomies, gingival recontouring, photostimulation of herpetic lesions and wound healing, with the type of laser depending on the procedure. 2, record 1, English, - dental%20laser
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
- Masers et lasers
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- laser dentaire
1, record 1, French, laser%20dentaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le laser dentaire est un appareil émettant une lumière très puissante, concentrée et monochromatique, c'est-à-dire d'une couleur unique (correspondant à une longueur d'onde précise). Selon l'appareil utilisé, les longueurs d'ondes de cette lumière vont du visible à l'infrarouge (lumière invisible). 2, record 1, French, - laser%20dentaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il existe plusieurs types de laser qui interviendront dans différents traitements comme les soins dentaires, la parodontologie, la chirurgie dentaire ou encore l'implantologie. 3, record 1, French, - laser%20dentaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-04-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- The Skin
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Association of Wound Care
1, record 2, English, Canadian%20Association%20of%20Wound%20Care
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CAWC 2, record 2, English, CAWC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Established in 1995, the Canadian Association of Wound Care(CAWC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing skin health and wound management in Canada. Dedicated staff and volunteers work to improve the health of Canadians at risk for skin breakdown and the practice of the health-care professionals who care for them. 3, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Association%20of%20Wound%20Care
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
CAWC Focus: 1. Professional education to enhance health professionals’ knowledge, skills and attitudes. 2. Public advocacy and education on how to prevent and manage wounds. 3. Research to enhance understanding of effective wound management and prevention. 4. Creating and nurturing partnerships to support the CAWC’s goals of improving patient outcomes. 3, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Association%20of%20Wound%20Care
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Appareil cutané
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne du soin des plaies
1, record 2, French, Association%20canadienne%20du%20soin%20des%20plaies
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ACSP 2, record 2, French, ACSP
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Association canadienne du soin des plaies (ACSP) est un organisme sans but lucratif regroupant professionnels de la santé, chercheurs, sociétés, patients et fournisseurs de soins en vue de faire progresser le soin des plaies au Canada. 2, record 2, French, - Association%20canadienne%20du%20soin%20des%20plaies
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Parmi les efforts mis en œuvre pour améliorer la santé des patients ayant des plaies ou présentant un risque élevé de développer des plaies évitables, [les] initiatives [de l'Association] visent à : promouvoir la formation professionnelle à la lumière des meilleures données probantes existantes; favoriser les investissements dans la recherche sur la prise en charge et la prévention des plaies, notamment dans le secteur des politiques publiques; informer et éduquer le public, notamment les gouvernements; et donner la parole aux patients et au personnel soignant en vue d'améliorer l'efficacité de la prise en charge et de la prévention des plaies. 2, record 2, French, - Association%20canadienne%20du%20soin%20des%20plaies
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-04-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Mathematics, Physics and Natural Sciences
- Electronics and Informatics
- Medicine and Health
- Textile Industries
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- nanofibre
1, record 3, English, nanofibre
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- nanofiber 2, record 3, English, nanofiber
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A nano-object with two similar external dimensions in the nanoscale and [a significantly larger] third dimension ... 3, record 3, English, - nanofibre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When compared to conventional fibers, nanofibers offer numerous advantages, most notably high surface area, small pore size and high pore volume. These characteristics lend themselves to many innovative applications including wound care, filtration, fuel cells and countless others. 4, record 3, English, - nanofibre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A nanofibre can be flexible or rigid. 3, record 3, English, - nanofibre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The two similar external dimensions are considered to differ in size by less than three times, and the significantly larger external dimension is considered to differ from the other two by more than three times. 3, record 3, English, - nanofibre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The largest external dimension is not necessarily in the nanoscale. 3, record 3, English, - nanofibre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
nanofibre: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 5, record 3, English, - nanofibre
Record 3, Key term(s)
- nano-fiber
- nano-fibre
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mathématiques, physique et sciences naturelles
- Électronique et informatique
- Médecine et santé
- Industries du textile
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- nanofibre
1, record 3, French, nanofibre
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- fibre nanométrique 2, record 3, French, fibre%20nanom%C3%A9trique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nano-objet dont deux dimensions externes similaires sont à la nano-échelle et dont la troisième dimension est significativement plus grande. 3, record 3, French, - nanofibre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Avec un diamètre de 200 à 500 milliardièmes de mètre, les nanofibres sont bien plus fines qu’un cheveu. La machine Nanospider les fabrique grâce à un procédé breveté de filature électrique. Elle utilise un tambour rotatif, en partie immergé dans une solution de polymères et placé dans un champ électrostatique d’intensité élevée. Les nanofibres résultantes sont d’un grand intérêt pour la filtration et en acoustique. 4, record 3, French, - nanofibre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Avec les nanofibres, on peut fabriquer beaucoup de matériaux employés en chirurgie, mais aussi tous les tissus indispensables dans le génie cellulaire : des cartilages artificiels, de l'épiderme, des «smarts», comme on appelle par exemple le remplacement de parties endommagées de la colonne vertébrale, des os artificiels. Les possibilités sont énormes. À part la médecine, les nanofibres pourraient être utilisées dans l'industrie textile [...] 5, record 3, French, - nanofibre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une nanofibre peut être flexible ou rigide. 3, record 3, French, - nanofibre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
On considère que les deux dimensions externes similaires ont une différence de taille plus petite qu'un facteur trois et on considère que la dimension externe significativement plus grande diffère des deux autres d'un facteur supérieur à trois. 3, record 3, French, - nanofibre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
La dimension externe la plus grande n'est pas nécessairement à la nano-échelle. 3, record 3, French, - nanofibre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 5 OBS
nanofibre : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 6, record 3, French, - nanofibre
Record 3, Key term(s)
- nano-fibre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Matemáticas, física y ciencias naturales
- Electrónica e informática
- Medicina y Salud
- Industrias textiles
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- nanofibra
1, record 3, Spanish, nanofibra
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- fibra nanométrica 1, record 3, Spanish, fibra%20nanom%C3%A9trica
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las nanofibras son materiales poliméricos de diámetros menores en uno o dos órdenes de magnitud que sus fibras convencionales. 1, record 3, Spanish, - nanofibra
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-04-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Ultrasonography
- Cardiovascular System
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bi-directional Doppler
1, record 4, English, bi%2Ddirectional%20Doppler
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This bi-directional Doppler is the most advanced hand-held Doppler unit in the world. It combines many features and benefits of other models in one powerful unit, providing advanced vascular and obstetric capabilities... The Multi Dopplex II is ideal for physicians, surgeons, wound care clinics, GP's [general practitioner's], podiatrists and other clinical specialists who are interested in bi-directional flow and waveform studies. 2, record 4, English, - bi%2Ddirectional%20Doppler
Record 4, Key term(s)
- bidirectional Doppler
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Ultrasonographie
- Système cardio-vasculaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- doppler bidirectionnel
1, record 4, French, doppler%20bidirectionnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Doppler bidirectionnel 2, record 4, French, Doppler%20bidirectionnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Multi Dopplex II. Doppler bidirectionnel. Le Doppler bidirectionnel Multi Dopplex II est l'un des Dopplers portables les plus perfectionnés au monde. Son écran indique la direction du flux et son intensité. Associé à l'une des 6 nouvelles sondes vasculaires haute sensibilité, il est idéal pour l'évaluation des fonctions artérielles et veineuses, pour l’examen du pied diabétique et les problèmes veineux. [...] Le Doppler portable Multi Dopplex II peut être utilisé par les angiologues, les médecins vasculaires, les chirurgiens, les médecins généralistes, les spécialistes en soins des plaies et les gériatres. Associé aux sondes obstétriques 2 MHz [megahertz] et 3 MHz, il peut également indiquer le rythme cardiaque fœtal. 3, record 4, French, - doppler%20bidirectionnel
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-03-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Medical Staff
- Surgery
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- enterostomal therapy nurse
1, record 5, English, enterostomal%20therapy%20nurse
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- ETN 2, record 5, English, ETN
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- enterostomal nurse 3, record 5, English, enterostomal%20nurse
correct
- ET nurse 4, record 5, English, ET%20nurse
correct
- enterostomal therapist 5, record 5, English, enterostomal%20therapist%20
correct
- ET 5, record 5, English, ET
correct
- ET 5, record 5, English, ET
- wound, ostomy and continence nurse 6, record 5, English, wound%2C%20ostomy%20and%20continence%20nurse
correct, United States
- WOC nurse 6, record 5, English, WOC%20nurse
correct, United States
- stomal therapy nurse 7, record 5, English, stomal%20therapy%20nurse
correct, Australia
- stomal therapist 7, record 5, English, stomal%20therapist
correct, Australia
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An enterostomal therapy nurse(ETN) is a registered nurse with advanced and specialized knowledge and clinical skills in wound, ostomy and continence care. Recognized as nursing specialists in wound, ostomy and continence by the Canadian Nurses Association(C. N. A.), ET nurses are the only nursing specialty with C. N. A. certification in wound, ostomy and continence care. 2, record 5, English, - enterostomal%20therapy%20nurse
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Before using the title enterostomal therapy (ET) nurse in Canada, a nurse must be a graduate of an accredited ETNEP [Enterostomal Therapy Nurse Education Program] offering theory and practice in wound, ostomy and continence management. ... The CAET [Canadian Association for Enterostomal Therapy] program can be completed in approximately 12 months and consists of four separate required courses: Ostomy Management, Continence Management, Wound Management and Professional Practice. 8, record 5, English, - enterostomal%20therapy%20nurse
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Strictly speaking "enterostomal" and "stomal" are not synonyms. However, they are used as such in this case because most ostomies made are enterostomies. 9, record 5, English, - enterostomal%20therapy%20nurse
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Personnel médical
- Chirurgie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- infirmier stomothérapeute
1, record 5, French, infirmier%20stomoth%C3%A9rapeute
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- infirmière stomothérapeute 2, record 5, French, infirmi%C3%A8re%20stomoth%C3%A9rapeute
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- infirmier ST 3, record 5, French, infirmier%20ST
correct, masculine noun, Canada
- infirmière ST 4, record 5, French, infirmi%C3%A8re%20ST
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- infirmier stomathérapeute 5, record 5, French, infirmier%20stomath%C3%A9rapeute
correct, masculine noun, Europe
- infirmière stomathérapeute 5, record 5, French, infirmi%C3%A8re%20stomath%C3%A9rapeute
correct, feminine noun, Europe
- stomothérapeute 6, record 5, French, stomoth%C3%A9rapeute
correct, masculine and feminine noun, Canada
- stomathérapeute 7, record 5, French, stomath%C3%A9rapeute
correct, masculine and feminine noun, Europe
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Infirmier ou infirmière spécialisé(e) en stomothérapie qui peut intervenir dans les domaines cliniques suivants : les stomies digestives ou urinaires, les fistules, l'incontinence urinaire et fécale et les plaies. 3, record 5, French, - infirmier%20stomoth%C3%A9rapeute
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Programme de formation d’infirmière stomothérapeute (ST) [...] Les infirmières ST sont des infirmières ayant un baccalauréat ou un niveau de formation académique de 2e cycle et qui ont [...] l’expertise clinique en soins de plaie, de stomie et de continence. [...] Au Canada, une infirmière doit être diplômée d’un programme théorique et pratique accrédité en gestion des soins de plaie, de stomie et decontinence avant d’utiliser le titre d’infirmière stomothérapeute. 4, record 5, French, - infirmier%20stomoth%C3%A9rapeute
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Personal médico
- Cirugía
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- enfermera estomoterapeuta
1, record 5, Spanish, enfermera%20estomoterapeuta
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-09-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
- Protection of Life
- Radiation Protection
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- decorporation
1, record 6, English, decorporation
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This report presents a summary of information pertaining to intake and decorporation of radionuclides from humans. [The] literature review summarizes decorporation strategies for a variety of exposure scenarios, including radionuclide ingestion, inhalation and wound absorption. However, although medical decorporation is a well-studied endeavour, very few therapeutic drugs are readily available to health care providers. 1, record 6, English, - decorporation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
- Sécurité des personnes
- Radioprotection
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- décorporation
1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9corporation
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Traitement visant à éliminer de l'organisme, au moyen d'une substance chimique, des éléments radioactifs ou toxiques qui ont été incorporés. 1, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9corporation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La substance chimique utilisée est appelée «décorporant» (en anglais : «decorporation agent»). 1, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9corporation
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-05-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- antibacterial textile
1, record 7, English, antibacterial%20textile
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- anti-bacterial textile 2, record 7, English, anti%2Dbacterial%20textile
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Textiles can be endowed with antibacterial activity in a variety of ways. Soil-repellent fluoropolymers have hydrophobic properties which reduce soiling on textiles and, secondarily, microbial growth. Small molecules such as silver, zinc, copper and quarternary ammonium compounds show antibacterial activity. Silver-coated dressings have been used in wound care... Antibacterial gaents may be added to synthetic fibers in the spinning process, but they can also be fixated to supramolecular compounds on the textile surface. Cyclodextrins are ring-like carbohydrates which form complexes with ’guest’ substances. They can be used as transdermal collector systems in toxicology monitoring, but also to diminish bacterial contamination at sweat-prone sites(so-called odor-controlling textiles) or as antibacterial textiles. 1, record 7, English, - antibacterial%20textile
Record 7, Key term(s)
- anti bacterial textile
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- textile antibactérien
1, record 7, French, textile%20antibact%C3%A9rien
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Textile] obtenu par dépôt, apprêtage ou greffage d'un agent antibactérien dans le polymère. 2, record 7, French, - textile%20antibact%C3%A9rien
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un textile antibactérien permanent. Le Bactenet [...] (France) tue les bactéries qui viennent en contact avec lui car il est fabriqué à partir d'une fibre par elle-même antibactérienne. En effet, grâce à l'incorporation, de manière indissociable, dans les fibres qui le composent d'un bactéricide inorganique de synthèse mélangé à de microscopiques particules métalliques, il se dégage sous l'effet de l'humidité de l'oxygène actif qui détruit les germes et les champignons infectieux. L'effet bactéricide autodésinfectant est permanent [...] C'est l'eau, ou l'humidité de l'air qui déclenche un effet de catalyse dégageant de l'oxygène actif. 3, record 7, French, - textile%20antibact%C3%A9rien
Record 7, Key term(s)
- textile anti-bactérien
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-04-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Muscles and Tendons
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- The Canadian Association of Enterostomal Therapy
1, record 8, English, The%20Canadian%20Association%20of%20Enterostomal%20Therapy
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- CAET 2, record 8, English, CAET
correct, Canada
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Association for Enterostomal Therapy(CAET) is a not-for-profit association for over 350 nurses specializing in the nursing care of patients with challenges in wound, ostomy and continence. 3, record 8, English, - The%20Canadian%20Association%20of%20Enterostomal%20Therapy
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Muscles et tendons
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- L'Association Canadienne des Stomatherapeutes
1, record 8, French, L%27Association%20Canadienne%20des%20Stomatherapeutes
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-03-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Hospital Furniture
- Phraseology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- sterile burn sheet
1, record 9, English, sterile%20burn%20sheet
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- burn sheet 1, record 9, English, burn%20sheet
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sterile burn sheet. Burn sheets suitable for use in emergency burn and wound care until physician or hospital treatment is obtained. 1, record 9, English, - sterile%20burn%20sheet
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Mobilier d'hôpital
- Phraséologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- drap stérile pour brûlés
1, record 9, French, drap%20st%C3%A9rile%20pour%20br%C3%BBl%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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