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DESTRUCTION CHOC [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-04-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- traumatic brain injury
1, record 1, English, traumatic%20brain%20injury
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- TBI 2, record 1, English, TBI
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A brain injury caused by an external mechanical force such as to the head, concussive forces, acceleration-deceleration forces, or a projectile missile or a bullet. 3, record 1, English, - traumatic%20brain%20injury
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The severity of such an injury may range from "mild, "i.e., a brief change in mental status or consciousness to "severe," i.e., an extended period of unconsciousness or amnesia after the injury. 4, record 1, English, - traumatic%20brain%20injury
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- traumatisme cérébral
1, record 1, French, traumatisme%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9bral
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- lésion cérébrale traumatique 2, record 1, French, l%C3%A9sion%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9brale%20traumatique
correct, feminine noun
- TCC 3, record 1, French, TCC
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Atteinte cérébrale impliquant une destruction ou dysfonction(fonctionnement inadéquat) du tissu cérébral suite à un choc(accélération, décélération ou rotation) entre le cerveau et la boîte crânienne). 4, record 1, French, - traumatisme%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9bral
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cet impact endommage le cerveau à différents degrés, causant des déficiences à un grand nombre de systèmes corporels. Il peut y avoir une déficience de la conscience qui peut être de l’ordre d’une confusion bénigne jusqu’à un coma profond, associée ou non à la présence de problèmes physiques, cognitifs et perceptuels. Le client peut avoir de la difficulté à communiquer, avoir une modification du comportement et peut manifester des changements dans son état émotionnel. Les blessures sont classifiées selon leur gravité soit: mineure, légère (avec ou sans signe neurologiques), modérée ou sévère. 5, record 1, French, - traumatisme%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9bral
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema nervioso
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- traumatismo cerebral
1, record 1, Spanish, traumatismo%20cerebral
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-03-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- lithotriptor
1, record 2, English, lithotriptor
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- lithotripter 2, record 2, English, lithotripter
correct
- extra corporeal shock wave lithotriptor 2, record 2, English, extra%20corporeal%20shock%20wave%20lithotriptor
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device for performing lithotripsy; especially : a noninvasive device that pulverizes stones by focusing shock waves on a patient immersed in a water bath. 1, record 2, English, - lithotriptor
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Extra corporeal Shock Wave Lithotriptor is used to non-invasively disintegrate calculus of enological system. 1, record 2, English, - lithotriptor
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lithotriteur
1, record 2, French, lithotriteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Lithotriteur permet la destruction transpariétale des calculs urinaires par ondes de choc(repérage échographique et radiographique du calcul). 1, record 2, French, - lithotriteur
Record 2, Key term(s)
- brise-pierre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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