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HEAD TRAUMA [11 records]

Record 1 2024-12-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Rehabilitation (Medicine)
  • Medical and Hospital Organization
CONT

Some qualifying factors for acute rehabilitation to be needed are a medical condition that has significantly decreased a patient's faculties. Examples of a situation that cause a significant disturbance include, but are not limited to, stroke, spinal cord injury, head trauma or acquired brain injury, amputations, and burns. A patient who is at risk of medical instability will likely be admitted into acute rehab. Because it is located in the hospital, all resources are available on-site if an emergency were to occur.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réadaptation (Médecine)
  • Organisation médico-hospitalière

Spanish

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Record 2 2023-07-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nervous System
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Human Behaviour
CONT

Dysexecutive syndrome encompasses cognitive, emotional, and behavioral symptoms. Dysexecutive syndrome can result from many causes, including head trauma, tumors, degenerative diseases, and cerebrovascular disease, as well as in several psychiatric conditions...

OBS

There are no precise diagnostic criteria for this syndrome, and it is not listed in the DSM-5 (fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders).

OBS

frontal lobe syndrome: This designation has been replaced by dysexecutive syndrome to better reflect the fact that this syndrome is not caused by only frontal lobe lesions.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Système nerveux
  • Psychologie cognitive
  • Comportement humain
CONT

L'expression de syndrome dysexécutif [...] réfère à l'atteinte spécifique des fonctions exécutives; celle-ci ne coïncide pas nécessairement avec une atteinte directe des lobes frontaux, bien que les liens qui existent entre lobes frontaux et fonctions exécutives soient assez étroits. Ces dernières sont en effet sensibles à des lésions affectant d'autres aires cérébrales mais paradoxalement peuvent être préservées, même dans des lésions frontales confirmées par les techniques d'imagerie médicale.

CONT

Le syndrome dysexécutif englobe des symptômes cognitifs, émotionnels et comportementaux. Il peut résulter de nombreuses causes, notamment un traumatisme crânien, des tumeurs, des maladies dégénératives et des maladies cérébrovasculaires, ainsi que de plusieurs troubles psychiatriques […]

OBS

Il n'existe pas de critères diagnostiques précis pour ce syndrome et il ne se trouve pas dans le DSM-5 (5e édition du Manuel diagnostique et statistique des troubles mentaux).

OBS

syndrome du lobe frontal : Cette ancienne désignation a été remplacée par «syndrome dysexécutif» afin de mettre l'accent sur les symptômes plutôt que sur l'emplacement des lésions qui ne sont pas uniquement situées dans le lobe frontal.

Spanish

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Record 3 2020-06-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases
  • Nervous System
DEF

The development of chronic recurring seizures following head trauma.

Key term(s)
  • posttraumatic epilepsy

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines
  • Système nerveux

Spanish

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Record 4 2017-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgical Instruments
CONT

Simpson’s Obstetrical Forceps ... Developed in 1848 by Dr. James Simpson of Edinburgh, these forceps were a combination of features from earlier models. He retained the finger rests and deep finger depressions in the handle and connected the forceps with a notched joint.

CONT

James Young Simpson(1842) adapted the design of forceps to include a prominent pelvic curve with parallel shanks and an articulating lock. The space created with the divergence of the shanks allows for finger positioning and control of the molded head of the fetus. They have an elongated and flattened cephalic curve, which provides minimal trauma in traction, and are best suited to deliveries witout need of major rotation.

OBS

The credit for the invention of the precursor of the modern forceps to be used on live infants goes to Peter Chamberlen of England (circa 1600). Modifications have led to more than 700 different types and shapes of forceps. In 1745, William Smellie described the accurate application to the occiput, rather than the previously performed pelvic application, regardless of the position of the head. In 1845, Sir James Simpson developed a forceps that was designed to appropriately fit both cephalic curvatures and pelvic curvatures. In 1920, Joseph DeLee further modified that instrument and advocated the prophylactic forceps delivery. In an era in which many women labored and delivered under heavy sedation, forceps deliveries became common. ... When forceps deliveries are performed, Simpson forceps... is the instrument most commonly used for outlet- and low-forceps deliveries.

OBS

Elliot forceps are used for the unmolded head while Simpsons forceps are used for the molded head. Specialized forceps include rotational forceps such as Kielland, Barton, and Piper forceps (for the after-coming head of a breech).

OBS

In medical eponyms, the possessive form, such as "Simpson’s forceps", often disappears over the years. For that reason, the written forms "Simpson’s forceps" and "Simpson’s obstetrical forceps" are also found.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments chirurgicaux
DEF

Forceps utilisé en obstétrique afin de réduire la pression exercée sur la tête fœtale.

OBS

Les forceps anglais (Smellie, Davis, Simpson, Barnes) ont une articulation par emboîtement : la branche gauche présente une sorte d'encoche, des fourche, dans laquelle est reçue la partie articulaire de la branche droite.

OBS

Avec l'usage, il arrive que le nom de l'inventeur ne soit plus utilisé comme complément de nom, mais soit mis en apposition et se comporte, dès lors, comme un adjectif de relation. On parlera alors de «forceps Simpson» et non plus de «forceps de Simpson».

Spanish

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Record 5 2017-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Surgery
  • Medical Staff
CONT

The general surgeon is trained to provide surgical care for the whole patient. This includes making a diagnosis; preoperative, operative and postoperative management of the patient; and the surgical treatment of the alimentary tract; abdomen and its contents, including the pelvis; breast, skin and soft tissue; and endocrine system. It includes head and neck surgery, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma and burns, transplants and vascular surgery.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Chirurgie
  • Personnel médical
CONT

Chirurgien général. Personne qui, à titre de médecin spécialiste, pratique des interventions chirurgicales afin de diagnostiquer une maladie, d'enlever des tissus ou des organes atteints, de réparer des traumatismes ou d'assurer le fonctionnement correct et normal d'un organe. Elle traite les maladies de la peau et des tissus mous, de la tête et du cou, des glandes endocrines, du thorax, de tous les organes abdominaux (œsophage, estomac, intestins, foie, vésicule et voies biliaires, pancréas et rate) ainsi que les artères et les veines. Elle est également spécialiste de première ligne pour les polytraumatisés et les cas chirurgicaux graves en salle d'urgence ou aux soins intensifs. Chaque fois, elle détermine et effectue l'intervention appropriée et exerce un suivi auprès de ses patients au cours de la période postopératoire.

OBS

chirurgien généraliste; chirurgienne généraliste : termes tirés du Mini-lexique de la médecine et du droit et reproduits avec l'autorisation du Centre de ressources en français juridique de l'Université de Saint-Boniface.

Spanish

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Record 6 2011-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
CONT

Focal trauma is considered to be direct contact to a specific point on the head(baseball hitting the head).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
CONT

Un traumatisme localisé, (choc, brûlure, luxation…) provoque l'excitation de récepteurs périphériques mécaniques, thermiques ou chimiques. Ces terminaisons nerveuses susceptibles de signaler la douleur se trouvent dans tous les tissus : la peau, les tendons, les articulations mais aussi les viscères et les muscles.

Spanish

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Record 7 2010-05-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bones and Joints
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
Key term(s)
  • cranial trauma

French

Domaine(s)
  • Os et articulations
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
DEF

Choc accidentel sur le crâne, compliqué ou non de lésions de l'encéphale.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Huesos y articulaciones
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
DEF

Cualquier lesión física, o deterioro funcional del contenido craneal, secundario a un intercambio brusco de energía mecánica, producido por accidentes de tráfico, laborales, caídas o agresiones.

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Record 8 2006-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Muscles and Tendons
CONT

Facial fractures : These can range from the fracture of one facial bone, for example a zygomatic fracture, to more severe trauma such as facial smash, which involves multiple fractures and extensive disruption of the bony architecture of the head.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Muscles et tendons
CONT

Le traumatisme facial possède différents niveaux de gravité, allant du traumatisme le plus léger, au fracas facial associé à des lésions vitales engageant le pronostic vital.

Spanish

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Record 9 2005-08-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Sociology of persons with a disability
OBS

The Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association is a non-profit charitable association formed by head injured persons, their families, interested friends and care-givers to provide support, information sharing, public information and awareness. SBIA works as an advocacy group committed to enhancing the quality of life for those persons and their families living with the effects of acquired brain trauma and to educate the public that many brain injuries are predictable and preventable. SBIA is dedicated to the prevention of accidents.

Key term(s)
  • Head Injury Association of Saskatchewan
  • Saskatchewan Association of Head Injury
  • Association of Head Injury of Saskatchewan

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Sociologie des personnes handicapées
Key term(s)
  • Association des neurotraumatisés de la Saskatchewan

Spanish

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Record 10 2004-01-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Rehabilitation (Medicine)
OBS

Toronto.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Réadaptation (Médecine)
OBS

Toronto.

Spanish

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Record 11 1992-09-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radiography (Medicine)
  • Musculoskeletal System
DEF

A comminuted fracture of the elbow sustained by severe direct trauma to the elbow protruding from the window of an automobile when the upper extremity is resting on the window ledge. The result is a markedly comminuted fracture of the distal humerus. In addition, the fracture may involve the shaft of the humerus, the olecranon, the shaft of the ulna, and extend to include the head of the radius and coronoid process.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Radiographie (Médecine)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
DEF

Fracture comminutive du coude par traumatisme direct sur le coude chez l'automobiliste conduisant le coude appuyé sur le rebord de la portière. Il en résulte une fracture comminutive de la portion distale de l'humérus pouvant impliquer la diaphyse humérale, l'olécrane, la diaphyse cubitale et même la tête radiale et l'apophyse coronoïde.

Spanish

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