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HEMOSTATIC AGENT [2 records]

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Record 1 2009-04-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
DEF

... a collagen-like natural substance created from chemically treated cellulose.

CONT

The hemostatic gauze has been found to promote surprisingly prompt hemostasis in [the] open cavity at the conclusion of the procedure.

OBS

[The hemostatic gauze] is an effective... hemostatic agent... to help control bleeding from open wounds and in body cavities(mouth, ears, nose, throat, vagina, and anus).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
CONT

Le saignement de l'orifice trachéal : [...] Il faut tout d'abord aspirer la trachée, réaliser une hémostase de surface par compression péricanulaire de la plaie opératoire au moyen d'une compresse, ou, mieux, d'une gaze hémostatique glissée sous la collerette de la canule.

CONT

Le principal inconvénient [du] prélèvement [des greffes mucopalatines] est le risque hémorragique du site donneur, du 5e au 8e jour lors de la chute d'escarre. Le patient devra être prévenu de ce risque et disposer à son domicile de gaze hémostatique pour comprimer en cas de saignement.

Spanish

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Record 2 2009-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
  • Blood
DEF

An agent that arrests the flow of blood.

CONT

All hemostatics work better when the hemorrhage has been controlled by pressure to a pressure point proximal to the wound. This slows or stops the blood to the wound, allowing better visualization and better application of the hemostatic agent.

Key term(s)
  • haemostatic agent

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
  • Sang
DEF

Substance favorisant la coagulation du sang, ou réputée telle.

CONT

Plusieurs facteurs sont reconnus pour intervenir dans le choix de l'hémostatique : acte chirurgical, contre-indications, ergonomie et maniabilité du produit, conservation, traçabilité ou non, coût.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo médico y quirúrgico
  • Sangre
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