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TRACHEOSTOMY [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-02-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- First Aid
- Respiratory Tract
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mouth-to-stoma
1, record 1, English, mouth%2Dto%2Dstoma
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rescue breathing where a rescuer gives rescue breaths to the victim through the victim's tracheostomy stoma. 2, record 1, English, - mouth%2Dto%2Dstoma
Record 1, Key term(s)
- mouth to stoma
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Secourisme
- Voies respiratoires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bouche-à-stomie
1, record 1, French, bouche%2D%C3%A0%2Dstomie
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Respiration artificielle qui consiste pour un sauveteur à donner des insufflations à la victime en plaçant sa bouche sur une ouverture appelée «stomie». Cette ouverture se trouve sur le cou de la victime ayant eu une trachéostomie. 2, record 1, French, - bouche%2D%C3%A0%2Dstomie
Record 1, Key term(s)
- bouche à stomie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-06-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
- Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- flange
1, record 2, English, flange
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- neck plate 1, record 2, English, neck%20plate
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The neck plate(flange) sits on the neck and has two holes for ties that will wrap around to the back of the child's neck and hold the tracheostomy tube in place. 2, record 2, English, - flange
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
- Chirurgie ORL
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- collerette
1, record 2, French, collerette
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ailette 1, record 2, French, ailette
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prolongement de part et d'autre de la canule externe, qui possède des trous et qui sert à fixer la canule. 1, record 2, French, - collerette
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- tracheostomy tube
1, record 3, English, tracheostomy%20tube
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tracheostomy tube : an item in the "Medical and Psychological Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 3, English, - tracheostomy%20tube
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tube de trachéotomie
1, record 3, French, tube%20de%20trach%C3%A9otomie
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tube de trachéotomie : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement médicaux et psychologiques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 3, French, - tube%20de%20trach%C3%A9otomie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-11-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Veterinary Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- tracheostomy tube
1, record 4, English, tracheostomy%20tube
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company’s catalogue. 1, record 4, English, - tracheostomy%20tube
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Équipement vétérinaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tube pour trachéotomie
1, record 4, French, tube%20pour%20trach%C3%A9otomie
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 4, French, - tube%20pour%20trach%C3%A9otomie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-07-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- tracheotomy tube
1, record 5, English, tracheotomy%20tube
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- tracheostomy tube 1, record 5, English, tracheostomy%20tube
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A metal, plastic, or rubber airway inserted through the neck into the trachea during tracheotomy. 1, record 5, English, - tracheotomy%20tube
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- canule de trachéotomie
1, record 5, French, canule%20de%20trach%C3%A9otomie
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- tube de trachéotomie 1, record 5, French, tube%20de%20trach%C3%A9otomie
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Appareil tubulaire courbe, de faible longueur, destiné à être introduit dans la trachée après effraction. 1, record 5, French, - canule%20de%20trach%C3%A9otomie
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On distingue classiquement : les canules réutilisables, rigides, en métal ou en matériau synthétique. Elles sont constituées d'un tube trachéal à extrémité distale droite ou ouverte. Elles comportent trois pièces : la canule-mère, ou chemise externe, la chemise (interne), mobile, le mandrin. Ces canules sont dites «parlantes» lorsqu'elles sont munies d'une valve de phonation basculante. Les canules non réutilisables (canules type Sjoberg) plus souples sont destinées à assurer l'assistance respiratoire par ventilation artificielle. Elles sont constituées : d'un tube trachéal, d'un ballonnet trachéal facultatif relié à un système de gonflage comportant un ballonnet témoin et se terminant par un dispositif permettant de maintenir une certaine pression dans le circuit (bouchon, robinet, valve antiretour) d'un système de fixation (collier réglable, lacets). L'extrémité proximale du tube trachéal est munie d'un raccord (normalisé) permettant de connecter la sonde au dispositif de ventilation. Elle peut également être fermée à l'aide d'un obturateur. 1, record 5, French, - canule%20de%20trach%C3%A9otomie
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Nom du type de canule (nom de l'auteur, généralement); Hautant, Portmann, Montadon, Bielsalski, Sjoberg... 1, record 5, French, - canule%20de%20trach%C3%A9otomie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-07-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- tracheostomy
1, record 6, English, tracheostomy
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The surgical formation of an opening in the trachea. 2, record 6, English, - tracheostomy
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Endotracheal intubation may be performed either via the translaryngeal route through the nose or mouth or via a tracheostomy. 3, record 6, English, - tracheostomy
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie ORL
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- trachéostomie
1, record 6, French, trach%C3%A9ostomie
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Incision chirurgicale de la trachée qui est abouchée à la peau. 2, record 6, French, - trach%C3%A9ostomie
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cirugía en otorrinolaringología
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- traqueostomía
1, record 6, Spanish, traqueostom%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procedimiento quirúrgico que consiste en la creación de una abertura en la traquea para la respiración. 1, record 6, Spanish, - traqueostom%C3%ADa
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Esta abertura puede ser temporal, en el caso de una laringectomía parcial, o permanente, en el caso de una laringectomía total. 1, record 6, Spanish, - traqueostom%C3%ADa
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-08-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- oxygen catheter
1, record 7, English, oxygen%20catheter
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A medical device used for the administration of oxygen to a patient. 2, record 7, English, - oxygen%20catheter
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Another alternative... is a transtracheal oxygen catheter. A very small incision is made in the same location as a tracheostomy(neck) and an oxygen catheter is inserted through the opening. 3, record 7, English, - oxygen%20catheter
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are many varieties of oxygen catheters: nasal oxygen catheter, intratracheal oxygen catheter; tracheal oxygen catheter; transtracheal oxygen catheter; etc. 2, record 7, English, - oxygen%20catheter
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- sonde à oxygène
1, record 7, French, sonde%20%C3%A0%20oxyg%C3%A8ne
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- cathéter à oxygène 2, record 7, French, cath%C3%A9ter%20%C3%A0%20oxyg%C3%A8ne
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une sonde à oxygène est un dispositif médical utilisé pour faire parvenir l'oxygène depuis la source jusqu'au patient, notamment lorsqu'on ne peut pas mettre en place des lunettes ou un masque à oxygène (en cas d'urgence par exemple). 3, record 7, French, - sonde%20%C3%A0%20oxyg%C3%A8ne
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2008-08-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- tracheal dilator
1, record 8, English, tracheal%20dilator
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- trachea dilator 2, record 8, English, trachea%20dilator
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An instrument for dilating the track through the soft tissues of the neck, in cases of tracheostomy, prior to introducing the tracheostomy tube or, in emergency, if the tube is obstructed, to maintain the airway until another is introduced. 3, record 8, English, - tracheal%20dilator
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- dilatateur trachéal
1, record 8, French, dilatateur%20trach%C3%A9al
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- dilateur à trachéotomie 2, record 8, French, dilateur%20%C3%A0%20trach%C3%A9otomie
masculine noun
- dilatateur pour la trachéotomie 3, record 8, French, dilatateur%20pour%20la%20trach%C3%A9otomie
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2008-07-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- endotracheal tube
1, record 9, English, endotracheal%20tube
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- tracheal tube 3, record 9, English, tracheal%20tube
correct
- intratracheal tube 4, record 9, English, intratracheal%20tube
- airway 5, record 9, English, airway
correct
- endotracheal airway 6, record 9, English, endotracheal%20airway
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A flexible tube inserted nasally, orally, or through a tracheotomy into the trachea to provide an airway, as in tracheal intubation. 4, record 9, English, - endotracheal%20tube
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[An airway is] a mechanical device used for securing unobstructed respiration when the patient is not breathing or is otherwise unable to maintain a clear passage, such as during general anesthesia or respiratory arrest. 7, record 9, English, - endotracheal%20tube
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[An airway is] also a device introduced into the trachea through mouth or nose, or though an incision, to maintain a good respiratory process. 8, record 9, English, - endotracheal%20tube
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An endotracheal tube(also called an ET tube or ETT) is used in anaesthesia, intensive care and emergency medicine for airway management and mechanical ventilation. The tube is inserted into a patient's trachea in order to ensure that the airway is not closed off and that air is able to reach the lungs.... The tube is inserted into the trachea, generally via the mouth, but sometimes through the nares of the nose(e. g. in extensive mouth surgery) or even through a tracheostomy. 2, record 9, English, - endotracheal%20tube
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- canule trachéale
1, record 9, French, canule%20trach%C3%A9ale
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- sonde endotrachéale 2, record 9, French, sonde%20endotrach%C3%A9ale
correct, feminine noun
- sonde d'intubation endotrachéale 2, record 9, French, sonde%20d%27intubation%20endotrach%C3%A9ale
correct, feminine noun
- tube endotrachéal 3, record 9, French, tube%20endotrach%C3%A9al
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une sonde endotrachéale (ou tube endotrachéal), est une sonde destinée à être insérée par la bouche ou le nez dans la trachée pour assurer le maintien de la perméabilité des voies aériennes et permettre la ventilation mécanique [...]. Elle est généralement constituée de plastique transparent et munie d'un connecteur de diamètre standard permettant de la relier à un réanimateur manuel ou au circuit d'un respirateur artificiel. Un ballonnet situé à l'extrémité distale de la sonde permet d'assurer l'étanchéité. 2, record 9, French, - canule%20trach%C3%A9ale
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le français opère une distinction entre la canule trachéale (insérée directement dans la trachée à la suite d'une trachéotomie) et le tube trachéal ou endotrachéal, inséré dans la trachée par la bouche ou le nez. L'anglais ne fait pas cette distinction. 4, record 9, French, - canule%20trach%C3%A9ale
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2003-11-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- -stomy
1, record 10, English, %2Dstomy
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A word termination denoting the surgical creation of an artificial opening into a hollow organ(colostomy, tracheostomy) or a new opening between two such structures(gastroenterostomy, pyeloureterostomy)... 1, record 10, English, - %2Dstomy
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- -stomie
1, record 10, French, %2Dstomie
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] suffixe indiquant la création chirurgicale d'une ouverture artificielle dans un organe creux (colostomie), ou une nouvelle ouverture entre deux structures creuses (gastroentérostomie). 1, record 10, French, - %2Dstomie
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Connu comme suffixe, [stomie] est acceptable comme substantif. Il se différencie nettement de "stomate", de même étymologie. 2, record 10, French, - %2Dstomie
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cirugía
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- -stomía
1, record 10, Spanish, %2Dstom%C3%ADa
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2001-11-20
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- tracheostomy aid
1, record 11, English, tracheostomy%20aid
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ISO code: 09 15. 2, record 11, English, - tracheostomy%20aid
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- aide pour trachéotomisés
1, record 11, French, aide%20pour%20trach%C3%A9otomis%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Code ISO : 09 15. 2, record 11, French, - aide%20pour%20trach%C3%A9otomis%C3%A9s
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2001-03-01
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- tracheostomy tube
1, record 12, English, tracheostomy%20tube
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A flexible tube surgically inserted into an opening into the trachea, to maintain an adequate airway. 2, record 12, English, - tracheostomy%20tube
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The lung defenses against infection are compromised by thermal and chemical injury to the airway epithelium as well as by the presence of an endotracheal or tracheostomy tube. 1, record 12, English, - tracheostomy%20tube
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- canule de trachéostomie
1, record 12, French, canule%20de%20trach%C3%A9ostomie
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tube flexible introduit dans une stomie (ouverture) pratiquée dans la trachée. 2, record 12, French, - canule%20de%20trach%C3%A9ostomie
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1999-10-29
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- tracheostomy tie
1, record 13, English, tracheostomy%20tie
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Chirurgie ORL
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- fixation de trachéostomie
1, record 13, French, fixation%20de%20trach%C3%A9ostomie
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1987-01-06
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- tracheal tube cuff 1, record 14, English, tracheal%20tube%20cuff
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- tracheostomy tube cuff 1, record 14, English, tracheostomy%20tube%20cuff
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a device used to provide an airtight seal between the tracheal tube and the patient’s trachea. 1, record 14, English, - tracheal%20tube%20cuff
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- ballonnet pour canule de trachéostomie
1, record 14, French, ballonnet%20pour%20canule%20de%20trach%C3%A9ostomie
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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