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HEAD HOOD [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-01-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Police
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- spit hood
1, record 1, English, spit%20hood
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- spit mask 1, record 1, English, spit%20mask
correct
- spit guard 1, record 1, English, spit%20guard
correct
- spit sock 1, record 1, English, spit%20sock
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
What is a spit hood? A spit hood, or spit guard, is a loose, breathable fabric sack that can be placed over a person's head to prevent them from biting or spitting. 1, record 1, English, - spit%20hood
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... a spit mask [is] really restricting airflow, and they can often lead to people asphyxiating and dying. 1, record 1, English, - spit%20hood
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are many designs, but the hoods usually are made of a porous, breathable fabric, often a mesh that allows officers to see the suspect’s face. 1, record 1, English, - spit%20hood
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Police
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- masque anti-crachat
1, record 1, French, masque%20anti%2Dcrachat
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- capuche à crachat 2, record 1, French, capuche%20%C3%A0%20crachat
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-10-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Radiation Protection
- CBRNE Operations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- head-piece
1, record 2, English, head%2Dpiece
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The portion of a respiratory protection device that is worn over the head. 1, record 2, English, - head%2Dpiece
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The headpiece is in two typical forms :[1) ] tight-fitting, in which there is a seal directly on the face in the style of a typical air-purifying filter [or 2) ] loose-fitting, in which there is no seal directly to the face. Various styles may cover the entire head or just the front portion; there may be an elastic or other means to keep the headpiece conforming approximately to the face; there may be a hood form so that the head covering continues to or below the neck and some forms are integral with a protective clothing ensemble. There may or may not be outlet valves or other air direction devices. 1, record 2, English, - head%2Dpiece
Record 2, Key term(s)
- headpiece
- head piece
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Radioprotection
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ensemble de tête
1, record 2, French, ensemble%20de%20t%C3%AAte
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie d'un appareil de protection respiratoire portée sur la tête. 1, record 2, French, - ensemble%20de%20t%C3%AAte
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ensemble de tête est habituellement offert dans l'une des deux formes suivantes : [1)] pièce faciale très ajustée, où un joint d'étanchéité entre directement en contact avec le visage, comme c'est le cas avec un appareil de protection respiratoire à épuration d'air type [ou 2)] pièce faciale peu ajustée, où aucun dispositif d'étanchéité n'entre en contact avec le visage de l'utilisateur. Selon le modèle d'appareil, la pièce faciale peut couvrir toute la tête ou le visage seulement. Il peut être maintenu en place par un élastique ou un autre dispositif, prendre la forme d'un capuchon couvrant le cou ou être intégré à une tenue de protection. Enfin, la pièce faciale peut être dotée ou non de soupapes d'expiration ou d'autres dispositifs d'acheminement de l'air. 1, record 2, French, - ensemble%20de%20t%C3%AAte
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-02-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- coverplate
1, record 3, English, coverplate
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- cover plate 2, record 3, English, cover%20plate
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cover, hood or head used to close in or cover over the end or top of a receptacle, chamber, or section of a structure. 3, record 3, English, - coverplate
Record 3, Key term(s)
- cover-plate
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- plaque de fermeture
1, record 3, French, plaque%20de%20fermeture
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'utilisation d'une plaque de fermeture formant un jeu calibré avec les bords latéraux de l'entaille permet d'améliorer et de stabiliser le comportement aérodynamique de la gouverne à l'emplacement de la charnière. 2, record 3, French, - plaque%20de%20fermeture
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plaque de fermeture : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Maintenance. 3, record 3, French, - plaque%20de%20fermeture
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-07-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Life
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- battery-powered respirator
1, record 4, English, battery%2Dpowered%20respirator
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Neoterik CF60 Care-Flo respirator is battery-powered, uses a hepa filter, and features a choice of a comfortable flip top or whole head style hood which does not require fit testing. 1, record 4, English, - battery%2Dpowered%20respirator
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Characteristic of a powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) (q.v.). 2, record 4, English, - battery%2Dpowered%20respirator
Record 4, Key term(s)
- battery powered respirator
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des personnes
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- appareil de protection respiratoire alimenté par piles
1, record 4, French, appareil%20de%20protection%20respiratoire%20aliment%C3%A9%20par%20piles
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Description d'un appareil de protection respiratoire à épuration d'air motorisé, ou à ventilation assistée («powered air-purifying respirator»). (Voir aussi cette autre fiche) 1, record 4, French, - appareil%20de%20protection%20respiratoire%20aliment%C3%A9%20par%20piles
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-09-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- capeline bandage
1, record 5, English, capeline%20bandage
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bandage applied like a cap or hood to the head or shoulder or to a stump. 1, record 5, English, - capeline%20bandage
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- capeline
1, record 5, French, capeline
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Exemple d'un bandage. La capeline à un chef pour un bras coupé. Une bande de six à sept aulnes de long & de trois doigts de large. Appliquez la bande au bout du moignon. Montez par des doloires jusques sur l'épaule. Faites un renversé pour revenir au moignon. Recommencez des doloires & renversés sur l'épaule. Descendez par un rampant au bout du moignon. Remontez par doloires. Passez sur l'épaule & finissez autour du corps. 1, record 5, French, - capeline
Record 5, Key term(s)
- bonnet capeline
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-09-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Protection of Life
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- chemical splash hood
1, record 6, English, chemical%20splash%20hood
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Chemical Splash Hood provides full head protection from liquid splash. The shell is constructed to protect the head, neck and shoulders. 2, record 6, English, - chemical%20splash%20hood
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Santé et sécurité au travail
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- cagoule antiacide
1, record 6, French, cagoule%20antiacide
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-03-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Hats and Millinery
- Hair Styling
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- coif
1, record 7, English, coif
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A close-fitting hood or bonnet for the head, usually made of linen and tied under the chin with tapes or strap and buckle... 2, record 7, English, - coif
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chapellerie
- Coiffure
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- coiffe
1, record 7, French, coiffe
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce de lingerie ou d'étoffe épousant la forme de la tête et portée sous le casque ou sous le chaperon [...] 2, record 7, French, - coiffe
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-09-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- head hood 1, record 8, English, head%20hood
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The leak rate was reduced from an average of 98% with the traditional head hood to an average of less than 1% with the compound hood with exhaust port. 1, record 8, English, - head%20hood
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Humidified oxygen was administered by nasal cannula, Venturi mask, or head hood.(In Pediatrics, May 1981, 67(5) p626-30, cited in MEDLINE data base). 2, record 8, English, - head%20hood
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used to administer a medicine. 1, record 8, English, - head%20hood
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- cloche
1, record 8, French, cloche
proposal, 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 1996-03-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- infant oxygen hood
1, record 9, English, infant%20oxygen%20hood
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- head hood 2, record 9, English, head%20hood
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... device consisting of a rigid transparent enclosure with an open bottom placed over an infant’s head. The device is connected to an external source of oxygen to maintain an oxygen-rich atmosphere for the infant. 1, record 9, English, - infant%20oxygen%20hood
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The leak rate was reduced from an average of 98% with the traditional head hood to an average of less than 1% with the compound hood with exhaust port. 2, record 9, English, - infant%20oxygen%20hood
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used to administer a medicine. 2, record 9, English, - infant%20oxygen%20hood
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Humidified oxygen was administered by nasal cannula, Venturi mask, or head hood.(In Pediatrics, May 1981, 67(5) p626-30, cited in MEDLINE data base). 3, record 9, English, - infant%20oxygen%20hood
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- cloche
1, record 9, French, cloche
proposal, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1988-02-12
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Interiors
- Air Safety
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- oxygen-supplied smoke hood
1, record 10, English, oxygen%2Dsupplied%20smoke%20hood
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sabre Safety has developed an oxygen-supplied smoke hood.... For a period of 15-20 min, this hood will not only give good protection against toxic gases but will also protect the head, neck and chest against heat, irritant chemical substances and products of the fusion of plastic matter. 1, record 10, English, - oxygen%2Dsupplied%20smoke%20hood
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement intérieur des aéronefs
- Sécurité (Transport aérien)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- cagoule anti-fumée à masque à oxygène
1, record 10, French, cagoule%20anti%2Dfum%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20masque%20%C3%A0%20oxyg%C3%A8ne
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1983-04-14
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- chaperon 1, record 11, English, chaperon
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a small hood placed on the head of a falcon when hunting 1, record 11, English, - chaperon
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- chaperon 1, record 11, French, chaperon
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1977-07-15
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- hood
1, record 12, English, hood
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Above the head [of nautilus] lies a thick, tough, fleshy fold.-the "hood"(...) 1, record 12, English, - hood
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- capuchon
1, record 12, French, capuchon
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) la région dorsale [d'un nautile est] (...) épaissie en une masse charnue, subtriangulaire, le "capuchon" (...) 1, record 12, French, - capuchon
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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