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HEAD TRAUMA [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-12-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Rehabilitation (Medicine)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- acute rehabilitation
1, record 1, English, acute%20rehabilitation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- acute rehab 1, record 1, English, acute%20rehab
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 1, English, - acute%20rehabilitation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Réadaptation (Médecine)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- réadaptation en phase aiguë
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9adaptation%20en%20phase%20aigu%C3%AB
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-07-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
- Cognitive Psychology
- Human Behaviour
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dysexecutive syndrome
1, record 2, English, dysexecutive%20syndrome
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- DES 2, record 2, English, DES
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- executive function disorder 3, record 2, English, executive%20function%20disorder
correct
- EFD 3, record 2, English, EFD
correct
- EFD 3, record 2, English, EFD
- frontal lobe syndrome 4, record 2, English, frontal%20lobe%20syndrome
former designation, correct
- frontal lobe disorder 5, record 2, English, frontal%20lobe%20disorder
former designation, correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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... 5, record 2, English, - dysexecutive%20syndrome
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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). 6, record 2, English, - dysexecutive%20syndrome
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 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. 6, record 2, English, - dysexecutive%20syndrome
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
- Psychologie cognitive
- Comportement humain
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- syndrome dysexécutif
1, record 2, French, syndrome%20dysex%C3%A9cutif
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- trouble des fonctions exécutives 2, record 2, French, trouble%20des%20fonctions%20ex%C3%A9cutives
correct, masculine noun
- syndrome du lobe frontal 3, record 2, French, syndrome%20du%20lobe%20frontal
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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. 4, record 2, French, - syndrome%20dysex%C3%A9cutif
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 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 […] 5, record 2, French, - syndrome%20dysex%C3%A9cutif
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 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). 6, record 2, French, - syndrome%20dysex%C3%A9cutif
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 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. 6, record 2, French, - syndrome%20dysex%C3%A9cutif
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-06-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases
- Nervous System
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- post-traumatic epilepsy
1, record 3, English, post%2Dtraumatic%20epilepsy
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The development of chronic recurring seizures following head trauma. 1, record 3, English, - post%2Dtraumatic%20epilepsy
Record 3, Key term(s)
- posttraumatic epilepsy
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines
- Système nerveux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- épilepsie post-traumatique
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9pilepsie%20post%2Dtraumatique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-12-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Simpson forceps
1, record 4, English, Simpson%20forceps
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Simpson’s forceps 2, record 4, English, Simpson%26rsquo%3Bs%20forceps
correct
- Simpson obstetrical forceps 3, record 4, English, Simpson%20obstetrical%20forceps
correct
- Simpson’s obstetrical forceps 4, record 4, English, Simpson%26rsquo%3Bs%20obstetrical%20forceps
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 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. 4, record 4, English, - Simpson%20forceps
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 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. 4, record 4, English, - Simpson%20forceps
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 4, English, - Simpson%20forceps
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 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). 5, record 4, English, - Simpson%20forceps
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 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. 6, record 4, English, - Simpson%20forceps
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- forceps de Simpson
1, record 4, French, forceps%20de%20Simpson
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- forceps Simpson 2, record 4, French, forceps%20Simpson
correct, masculine noun
- forceps anglais 3, record 4, French, forceps%20anglais
avoid, generic
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Forceps utilisé en obstétrique afin de réduire la pression exercée sur la tête fœtale. 4, record 4, French, - forceps%20de%20Simpson
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 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. 3, record 4, French, - forceps%20de%20Simpson
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 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». 2, record 4, French, - forceps%20de%20Simpson
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-08-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Surgery
- Medical Staff
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- general surgeon
1, record 5, English, general%20surgeon
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 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. 2, record 5, English, - general%20surgeon
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Chirurgie
- Personnel médical
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- chirurgien généraliste
1, record 5, French, chirurgien%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9raliste
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- chirurgienne généraliste 2, record 5, French, chirurgienne%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9raliste
correct, feminine noun
- chirurgien général 3, record 5, French, chirurgien%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
correct, masculine noun
- chirurgienne générale 4, record 5, French, chirurgienne%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 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. 5, record 5, French, - chirurgien%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9raliste
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 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. 6, record 5, French, - chirurgien%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9raliste
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-12-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- focal trauma
1, record 6, English, focal%20trauma
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Focal trauma is considered to be direct contact to a specific point on the head(baseball hitting the head). 1, record 6, English, - focal%20trauma
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- traumatisme localisé
1, record 6, French, traumatisme%20localis%C3%A9
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 6, French, - traumatisme%20localis%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-05-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Bones and Joints
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- head trauma
1, record 7, English, head%20trauma
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- head injury 2, record 7, English, head%20injury
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, Key term(s)
- cranial trauma
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Os et articulations
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- traumatisme crânien
1, record 7, French, traumatisme%20cr%C3%A2nien
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Choc accidentel sur le crâne, compliqué ou non de lésions de l'encéphale. 2, record 7, French, - traumatisme%20cr%C3%A2nien
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Huesos y articulaciones
- Síntomas (Medicina)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- traumatismo craneoencefálico
1, record 7, Spanish, traumatismo%20craneoencef%C3%A1lico
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
- TCE 1, record 7, Spanish, TCE
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- traumatismo craneal 1, record 7, Spanish, traumatismo%20craneal
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 7, Spanish, - traumatismo%20craneoencef%C3%A1lico
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-08-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Muscles and Tendons
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- facial smash
1, record 8, English, facial%20smash
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 8, English, - facial%20smash
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Muscles et tendons
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- fracas facial
1, record 8, French, fracas%20facial
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 8, French, - fracas%20facial
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-08-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Sociology of persons with a disability
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association
1, record 9, English, Saskatchewan%20Brain%20Injury%20Association
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- SBIA 2, record 9, English, SBIA
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- Saskatchewan Head Injury Association 3, record 9, English, Saskatchewan%20Head%20Injury%20Association
former designation, correct
- SHIA 4, record 9, English, SHIA
former designation, correct
- SHIA 4, record 9, English, SHIA
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 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. 5, record 9, English, - Saskatchewan%20Brain%20Injury%20Association
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Head Injury Association of Saskatchewan
- Saskatchewan Association of Head Injury
- Association of Head Injury of Saskatchewan
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Sociologie des personnes handicapées
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association
1, record 9, French, Saskatchewan%20Brain%20Injury%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- SBIA 2, record 9, French, SBIA
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- Saskatchewan Head Injury Association 3, record 9, French, Saskatchewan%20Head%20Injury%20Association
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- SHIA 4, record 9, French, SHIA
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- SHIA 4, record 9, French, SHIA
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Association des neurotraumatisés de la Saskatchewan
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2004-01-07
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Rehabilitation (Medicine)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Advocates for Rehabilitation of Head Trauma 1, record 10, English, Canadian%20Advocates%20for%20Rehabilitation%20of%20Head%20Trauma
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Toronto. 2, record 10, English, - Canadian%20Advocates%20for%20Rehabilitation%20of%20Head%20Trauma
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Réadaptation (Médecine)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Advocates for Rehabilitation of Head Trauma 1, record 10, French, Canadian%20Advocates%20for%20Rehabilitation%20of%20Head%20Trauma
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Toronto. 2, record 10, French, - Canadian%20Advocates%20for%20Rehabilitation%20of%20Head%20Trauma
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1992-09-16
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Radiography (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- sideswipe fracture
1, record 11, English, sideswipe%20fracture
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 11, English, - sideswipe%20fracture
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Radiographie (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- fracture du coude de l'automobiliste
1, record 11, French, fracture%20du%20coude%20de%20l%27automobiliste
correct, proposal, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 11, French, - fracture%20du%20coude%20de%20l%27automobiliste
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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