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IMMEDIATE DISTRESS [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-05-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- immediate oxygen therapy
1, record 1, English, immediate%20oxygen%20therapy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Patients with severe acute respiratory infection, respiratory distress, hypoxaemia or shock require the administration of immediate oxygen therapy. 2, record 1, English, - immediate%20oxygen%20therapy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- oxygénothérapie immédiate
1, record 1, French, oxyg%C3%A9noth%C3%A9rapie%20imm%C3%A9diate
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento sin cirugía
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- oxigenoterapia inmediata
1, record 1, Spanish, oxigenoterapia%20inmediata
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-12-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Human Behaviour
- Clinical Psychology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- impulsivity
1, record 2, English, impulsivity
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- impulsiveness 2, record 2, English, impulsiveness
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Acting on the spur of the moment in response to immediate stimuli; acting on a momentary basis without a plan or consideration of outcomes; difficulty establishing and following plans; a sense of urgency and self-harming behavior under emotional distress. 3, record 2, English, - impulsivity
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Comportement humain
- Psychologie clinique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- impulsivité
1, record 2, French, impulsivit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Action sur un coup de tête en réponse à des stimuli immédiats, action dans l'instant, sans plan ni considération pour les conséquences, difficulté à élaborer et suivre des plans, vécu d'urgence et comportement d'auto-agression dans les situations de détresse émotionnelle. 1, record 2, French, - impulsivit%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comportamiento humano
- Psicología clínica
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- impulsividad
1, record 2, Spanish, impulsividad
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-09-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Protection of Farm Animals
- Animal Behaviour
- Veterinary Medicine
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- immediate distress
1, record 3, English, immediate%20distress
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] distress that requires immediate intervention in order to alleviate suffering or to preserve life. 2, record 3, English, - immediate%20distress
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Protection des animaux (Agric.)
- Comportement animal
- Médecine vétérinaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- état de détresse pressante
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9tat%20de%20d%C3%A9tresse%20pressante
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Détresse qui exige une intervention immédiate afin de soulager une souffrance aiguë ou de préserver une vie. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9tat%20de%20d%C3%A9tresse%20pressante
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
état de détresse pressante : terme tiré du mini-lexique «Droit animal» et reproduit avec l'autorisation du Centre de ressources en français juridique de l'Université de Saint-Boniface. 3, record 3, French, - %C3%A9tat%20de%20d%C3%A9tresse%20pressante
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-04-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Tort Law (common law)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- nervous shock
1, record 4, English, nervous%20shock
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substantial damage to the state of mind of a person suffered through the means of one or more of the senses for which a plaintiff can have a cause of action in tort as physical injury. 2, record 4, English, - nervous%20shock
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A plaintiff in an action of negligence cannot recover damages for a "shock" however grievous, which was no more than an immediate emotional response to a distressing experience, sudden, severe, and saddening. It is, however, today a known medical fact that severe emotional distress can be the starting point of a lasting disorder of mind or body, some form of psycho-neurosis or a psychosomatic illness. For that... damages may be had. 3, record 4, English, - nervous%20shock
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The phrase "nervous shock" ... is no longer in favour; it is now preferable to refer to this kind of loss as "psychiatric damage", which includes all relevant forms of mental illness, neurosis and personality change. 3, record 4, English, - nervous%20shock
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Droit des délits (common law)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- choc nerveux
1, record 4, French, choc%20nerveux
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La jurisprudence québécoise à plusieurs reprises s'est posé le problème de l'indemnisation du choc nerveux. Peut-on par exemple compenser un conjoint ou un parent pour le choc nerveux qu'il subit à la suite de la vue ou de l'annonce de l'accident subi par quelqu'un de sa famille? Les décisions à cet égard semblent partagées. 2, record 4, French, - choc%20nerveux
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-04-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Property Law (common law)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- mesne lessee
1, record 5, English, mesne%20lessee
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Where a superior landlord distrains on a sub-lessee for rent due to him from the mesne lessee and the sub-lessee owes rent to his immediate lessor, the amount realized by the distress is a satisfaction "pro tanto" of the rent due by the sub-lessee to his landlord....(Williams’, 4th ed., 1973, p. 115). 1, record 5, English, - mesne%20lessee
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit des biens et de la propriété (common law)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- preneur intermédiaire
1, record 5, French, preneur%20interm%C3%A9diaire
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
preneur intermédiaire : terme normalisé par le Comité de normalisation dans le cadre du Programme national de l'administration de la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 2, record 5, French, - preneur%20interm%C3%A9diaire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-02-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Property Law (common law)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- immediate lessor
1, record 6, English, immediate%20lessor
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A landlord issued a distress warrant for rent after the expiry of the term, and certain sub-tenants of the lessee took it upon themselves to pay the rent demanded, claiming that they were doing so on behalf of their immediate lessor.(William's, 4th ed., 1974, pp. 114-115). 1, record 6, English, - immediate%20lessor
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit des biens et de la propriété (common law)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bailleur immédiat
1, record 6, French, bailleur%20imm%C3%A9diat
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bailleur immédiat : terme normalisé par le Comité de normalisation dans le cadre du Programme national de l'administration de la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 2, record 6, French, - bailleur%20imm%C3%A9diat
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-09-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Search and Rescue (Aircraft)
- Radiotelephony
- Telecommunications Transmission
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Mayday
1, record 7, English, Mayday
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An expression meaning "I am in distress." 2, record 7, English, - Mayday
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is the international radiotelephony distress signal. Preferably spoken three times, it indicates imminent and grave danger and means that immediate assistance is requested. 2, record 7, English, - Mayday
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Mayday: term and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 3, record 7, English, - Mayday
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Recherches et sauvetages (Aviation)
- Radiotéléphonie
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Mayday
1, record 7, French, Mayday
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Expression signifiant : «Je suis en détresse». 2, record 7, French, - Mayday
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Signal international de détresse en radiotéléphonie. De préférence répétée trois fois, l'expression signale un danger imminent et grave et signifie que l'aide est immédiatement nécessaire. 2, record 7, French, - Mayday
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Mayday : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne; terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes et par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre (CTF). 3, record 7, French, - Mayday
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Búsqueda y salvamento (Aviación)
- Radiotelefonía
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Mayday
1, record 7, Spanish, Mayday
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-04-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Police
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Benefit Trust Fund
1, record 8, English, Benefit%20Trust%20Fund
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An outreach of the Association of particular importance is to be able to respond in a meaningful way to former members of the Force, members of their immediate families or their dependants, who are in financial distress. Such needs are often beyond the lawful means of the Force to alleviate. While assistance can take a variety of forms, it is important that rescue be undertaken in an effective, discreet, timely, and meaningful way, if it is to serve a useful purpose. 1, record 8, English, - Benefit%20Trust%20Fund
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Police
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Caisse fiduciaire de bienfaisance
1, record 8, French, Caisse%20fiduciaire%20de%20bienfaisance
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'un des principaux objectifs de l'Association est d'aider, du mieux possible, les anciens membres de la GRC, ou les membres de la GRC, ou les membres de leur famille immédiate et les personnes à leur charge, qui éprouvent des difficultés financières. La plupart du temps, la GRC ne possède pas les moyens licites qu'il faut pour résoudre ces problèmes. Bien que l'aide puisse prendre diverses formes, il est important qu'elle soit apportée de façon efficace et discrète, et au moment jugé opportun. 1, record 8, French, - Caisse%20fiduciaire%20de%20bienfaisance
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-03-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Terre des hommes
1, record 9, English, Terre%20des%20hommes
correct, international
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- TDH 1, record 9, English, TDH
correct, international
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Come to the immediate assistance to children in distress 1, record 9, English, - Terre%20des%20hommes
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Terre des hommes
1, record 9, French, Terre%20des%20hommes
correct, international
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- TDH 1, record 9, French, TDH
correct, international
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1977-06-13
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Safety (Water Transport)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- medical marine 1, record 10, English, medical%20marine
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
marine SAR incidents fall into three categories :(...) Distress Marine,(...) Medical Marine,(...) Other marine(...) "Medical Marine" is a case where a vessel does not require assistance, but immediate medical assistance or evacuation of a member of the crew is required, or if a need exists for medical assistance or evacuation of personnel from isolated communities which are inaccessible by other modes of transportation 1, record 10, English, - medical%20marine
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Transport par eau)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- cas médical maritime 1, record 10, French, cas%20m%C3%A9dical%20maritime
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Proposition, Jean Marcotte, service de Traduction, Transports Canada. 1, record 10, French, - cas%20m%C3%A9dical%20maritime
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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