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IMV [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-04-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Injections, Tubing and Transfusions (Medicine)
- Respiratory System
- Anesthesia and Recovery
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- invasive mechanical ventilation
1, record 1, English, invasive%20mechanical%20ventilation
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- IMV 1, record 1, English, IMV
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- invasive ventilation 2, record 1, English, invasive%20ventilation
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Invasive ventilation [involves] placing a tube through the mouth and into the airway or trachea to supply air directly to the patient’s lungs, a process known as intubation. The tube connects to a ventilator, which helps provide oxygen to your blood. 3, record 1, English, - invasive%20mechanical%20ventilation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Injections, tubages et transfusions (Médecine)
- Appareil respiratoire
- Anesthésie et réanimation
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ventilation mécanique invasive
1, record 1, French, ventilation%20m%C3%A9canique%20invasive
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- VMI 1, record 1, French, VMI
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ventilation invasive 2, record 1, French, ventilation%20invasive
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On parle de ventilation invasive lorsqu'un tube à insérer dans la peau, la bouche ou le nez du patient est nécessaire pour activer la ventilation mécanique. La ventilation invasive a pour but de diminuer le taux de gaz carbonique, apporter de l'oxygène [et] diminuer l'effort respiratoire pour le patient [...] 2, record 1, French, - ventilation%20m%C3%A9canique%20invasive
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-02-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Respiratory System
- Non-Surgical Treatment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- intermittent mandatory ventilation
1, record 2, English, intermittent%20mandatory%20ventilation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- IMV 2, record 2, English, IMV
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Artificial ventilation of the lungs wherein periods of spontaneous breathing are followed by periods of artificial ventilation. 3, record 2, English, - intermittent%20mandatory%20ventilation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareil respiratoire
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ventilation obligatoire intermittente
1, record 2, French, ventilation%20obligatoire%20intermittente
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- VOI 2, record 2, French, VOI
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ventilation imposée intermittente 3, record 2, French, ventilation%20impos%C3%A9e%20intermittente
correct, feminine noun
- IMV 2, record 2, French, IMV
correct
- IMV 2, record 2, French, IMV
- ventilation contrôlée intermittente 4, record 2, French, ventilation%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9e%20intermittente
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
- VCI 5, record 2, French, VCI
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
- VCI 5, record 2, French, VCI
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mode de ventilation artificielle introduisant synchroniquement chez le patient des insufflations à pression positive, à un rythme préréglé. 3, record 2, French, - ventilation%20obligatoire%20intermittente
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
respiration [ou ventilation] contrôlée : terme impropre, mais consacré par l'usage. 3, record 2, French, - ventilation%20obligatoire%20intermittente
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-10-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Meteorology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- International Meteorological Vocabulary
1, record 3, English, International%20Meteorological%20Vocabulary
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- IMV 2, record 3, English, IMV
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Météorologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Vocabulaire météorologique international
1, record 3, French, Vocabulaire%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20international
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de monografías
- Meteorología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Vocabulario Meteorológico Internacional
1, record 3, Spanish, Vocabulario%20Meteorol%C3%B3gico%20Internacional
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- VMI 2, record 3, Spanish, VMI
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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