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COMPRESSES [27 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-04-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- compressed file
1, record 1, English, compressed%20file
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Essentially, a compressed file is a sort of archive that contains one or more files that have been reduced in size. 2, record 1, English, - compressed%20file
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fichier compressé
1, record 1, French, fichier%20compress%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- fichier comprimé 2, record 1, French, fichier%20comprim%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les fichiers compressés sont des fichiers binaires. Ils doivent être décompressés pour être lus. 3, record 1, French, - fichier%20compress%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tratamiento de la información (Informática)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- archivo comprimido
1, record 1, Spanish, archivo%20comprimido
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-08-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- soft goods
1, record 2, English, soft%20goods
correct, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To prevent intermingling of sponges and unintended retention of counted sponges post-operatively: ... counted soft goods will be removed from the sterile field upon correct outcome of the final closing count, unless the sterile field is maintained until the patient is transferred from the OR [operating room] and in which case the counted sponges will be sequestered ... 2, record 2, English, - soft%20goods
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- matériel chirurgical souple
1, record 2, French, mat%C3%A9riel%20chirurgical%20souple
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Matériel chirurgical souple(p. ex. compresses, tampons de dissection, éponges de laparotomie et mèches) utilisé pour absorber des fluides, protéger des tissus ainsi que pour effectuer une pression ou une traction. 1, record 2, French, - mat%C3%A9riel%20chirurgical%20souple
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
matériel chirurgical souple : terme retenu par le réseau Entraide Traduction Santé. 2, record 2, French, - mat%C3%A9riel%20chirurgical%20souple
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-10-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Restoration of Works of Art (Museums and Heritage)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- methyl cellulose poultice 1, record 3, English, methyl%20cellulose%20poultice
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Restauration d'œuvres d'art (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- compresse à base de cellulose de méthyle
1, record 3, French, compresse%20%C3%A0%20base%20de%20cellulose%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'humidification a rendu relativement simple l'enlèvement de ces pièces, mais des résidus de colle d’amidon demeuraient, imprégnés entre les fibres mêmes du coton. Ces résidus furent enlevés en grande partie à l'aide de compresses à base de cellulose de méthyle 1, record 3, French, - compresse%20%C3%A0%20base%20de%20cellulose%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-09-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- abdominal pad
1, record 4, English, abdominal%20pad
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- ABD pad 2, record 4, English, ABD%20pad
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- laparotomy pad 3, record 4, English, laparotomy%20pad
correct
- abdominal dressing pad 4, record 4, English, abdominal%20dressing%20pad
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pad made from several layers of gauze folded into a rectangular shape and used as a sponge, for packing off the viscera in abdominal operations, and in other ways. 5, record 4, English, - abdominal%20pad
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The terms "abdominal dressing" and "abdominal pad" are often used as synonyms. In fact, a dressing is any of various materials used for covering and protecting a wound whereas a pad is a cushionlike mass of soft material 6, record 4, English, - abdominal%20pad
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- compresse abdominale
1, record 4, French, compresse%20abdominale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- compresse à laparatomie 2, record 4, French, compresse%20%C3%A0%20laparatomie
correct, feminine noun
- compresse pour laparotomie 3, record 4, French, compresse%20pour%20laparotomie
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Compresse stérile à forte capacité d’absorption, utilisée pour absorber le sang et les exsudats au cours des interventions chirurgicales. 4, record 4, French, - compresse%20abdominale
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Faire une compresse abdominale avec de la gaze trempée dans du sérum physiologique tiède pour écarter l’intestin du champ opératoire. 5, record 4, French, - compresse%20abdominale
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Après examen de l'ensemble de la cavité abdominale, le segment digestif incriminé est isolé entre des compresses à laparotomie et un champ étanche, hors de la cavité abdominale si possible. 6, record 4, French, - compresse%20abdominale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-11-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Medication
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- demulcent
1, record 5, English, demulcent
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- emollient 2, record 5, English, emollient
- emulgator 2, record 5, English, emulgator
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A substance (as tragacanth, acacia, or flaxseed) usually of a mucilaginous or oily character capable of soothing an inflamed or abraded mucous membrane or protecting it from irritation. 3, record 5, English, - demulcent
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- émollient
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9mollient
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- adoucissant 2, record 5, French, adoucissant
correct, masculine noun
- agent adoucisseur 3, record 5, French, agent%20adoucisseur
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Remède qui calme les irritations. 4, record 5, French, - %C3%A9mollient
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les émollients peuvent être appliqués par voie externe(par cataplasmes, compresses, irrigations) ou par voie interne(par lavements, gargarismes, tisanes.) 2, record 5, French, - %C3%A9mollient
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Medicamentos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- demulcente
1, record 5, Spanish, demulcente
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- demulciente 2, record 5, Spanish, demulciente
correct, masculine noun
- emoliente 1, record 5, Spanish, emoliente
masculine noun
- demulgente 3, record 5, Spanish, demulgente
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se aplica a lo que sirve para mitigar la irritación, o ablandar o deshinchar las partes inflamadas. 2, record 5, Spanish, - demulcente
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-08-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- compress
1, record 6, English, compress
correct, noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- dressing gauze 2, record 6, English, dressing%20gauze
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pad or bolster of folded linen or other material, applied with pressure. 3, record 6, English, - compress
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- compresse
1, record 6, French, compresse
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce de gaze hydrophile, pliée, stérilisée ou non, utilisée pour les pansements des plaies ou la protection des contusions. 2, record 6, French, - compresse
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les éléments d’un pansement comprennent : un matériel de contact : gaze aseptique pliée convenablement(compresses) ;un matériel d’absorption : coton hydrophile, ouate de cellulose; un matériel de protection mécanique et bactériologique(coton cardé) ;un matériel de contention : bandes de gaze, de crêpe, de toile, adhésifs divers. 2, record 6, French, - compresse
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo médico y quirúrgico
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- compresa
1, record 6, Spanish, compresa
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lienzo fino o gasa que, doblada varias veces y por lo común esterilizada, se emplea para cohibir hemorragias, cubrir heridas, aplicar calor, frío o ciertos medicamentos. 2, record 6, Spanish, - compresa
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-08-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- cold pack
1, record 7, English, cold%20pack
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pliable container filled with a cold-retaining substance which may be applied to a part of the body for cooling purposes, conforming to the shape of the part. 2, record 7, English, - cold%20pack
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Safeco Instant Cold Pack. Safe, Simple, Economical Therapy. Instant relief from pain and swelling. Just squeeze outer cover to pop inner bag and allow water to mix with chemicals. Reacts in less than 3 seconds for immediate treatment. Provides 2 degrees C for 20-30 minutes for maximum reduction of pain and swelling. 3, record 7, English, - cold%20pack
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- compresse froide
1, record 7, French, compresse%20froide
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- sachet froid 2, record 7, French, sachet%20froid
proposal, masculine noun
- cryosac 2, record 7, French, cryosac
proposal, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas utiliser «enveloppement» ici. Ce terme, en effet, désigne la méthode de traitement qui consiste à entourer un malade soit d’une serviette autour du thorax, soit d’un drap mouillé autour du corps entier. 2, record 7, French, - compresse%20froide
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les compresses «Instant Cold» de Safeco [...]. Il suffit d’appuyer sur l'enveloppe extérieure pour crever le sac interne et permettre au fluide de se mélanger avec les réactifs. La réaction se développe en moins de 3 secondes [...]. Permet de produire une température de 2 degrés C pendant 20 à 30 minutes. 1, record 7, French, - compresse%20froide
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Compresse froide réutilisable. Pratique et économique, utilisations multiples, par entreposage dans un congélateur. Le gel demeure flexible, même lorsqu’il est très froid. 1, record 7, French, - compresse%20froide
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-06-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Office Automation
- Music (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- PocketZip™
1, record 8, English, PocketZip%26trade%3B
correct, trademark
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Introducing the get-up-and-go HipZip Digital Audio Player. The palm-sized player has a sleek design that will have you listening to your favorite hits in style. By combining the high capacity removable storage technology with the low-cost PocketZip media, listeners can enjoy hours and hours of music at an affordable cost. Each round, two-inch PocketZip disk can hold 40MB of digital audio for roughly $10. 1, record 8, English, - PocketZip%26trade%3B
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A trademark of Iomega. 2, record 8, English, - PocketZip%26trade%3B
Record 8, Key term(s)
- PocketZip
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Bureautique
- Musique (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- PocketZip
1, record 8, French, PocketZip
correct, trademark, see observation
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le premier est un nouveau lecteur de fichiers musicaux compressés, le HipZip qui se distingue [...] par sa facilité de téléchargement et d’échange entre deux appareils du même genre. Au lieu des cartes de mémoire [...] il utilise des petits disques de 40 Mo appelés PocketZip(une quinzaine de dollars) qui permettent d’enregistrer une dizaine de chansons en MP3 et plus en format WMF(Windows Media File) [...] 1, record 8, French, - PocketZip
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
PocketZipMC : Marque de commerce de Iomega. 2, record 8, French, - PocketZip
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-06-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Preoperative and Postoperative Treatment
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- sequential packing changes
1, record 9, English, sequential%20packing%20changes
correct, plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Traitements pré- et post-opératoires
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- changements successifs de compresses
1, record 9, French, changements%20successifs%20de%20compresses
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- changements successifs de mèches 1, record 9, French, changements%20successifs%20de%20m%C3%A8ches
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
changements successifs de compresses; changements successifs de mèches : termes retenus par le réseau Entraide Traduction Santé. 2, record 9, French, - changements%20successifs%20de%20compresses
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2009-02-03
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- dressing
1, record 10, English, dressing
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Protective coverings, which are either clean or sterile, designed to be placed over a wound or otherwise diseased tissue to keep the site clean and to absorb secretions, protect against trauma, administer medication, and/or stop bleeding. 2, record 10, English, - dressing
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dressings are typically available in three different general types: permeable (e.g., gauze), semipermeable (e.g., transparent self-adhesive film), and occlusive (e.g., hydrocolloids, hydrogels); they are usually used to cover a limited area of the body. The type of dressing used depends on the type of wound, wound location, and wound status; dedicated dressings are available for many uses, including burn treatment, dentistry, and cavity wound protection. 2, record 10, English, - dressing
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 PHR
adhesive absorbent, antiseptic, biological, cocoon, dry, fixed, Lister's, occlusive, paraffin, pressure, protective, rigid, tie-over, wet, wet-to-dry dressing. 3, record 10, English, - dressing
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- pansement
1, record 10, French, pansement
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de compresses stériles, sèches ou imprégnées de médicaments, appliquées sur une plaie pour la guérir, la protéger des chocs et l'isoler de l'infection. 2, record 10, French, - pansement
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le pansement a pour but de protéger la plaie contre tout agent nocif extérieur, d’absorber l’exsudat produit par la plaie et de favoriser sa guérison. 3, record 10, French, - pansement
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Pansement humide, sec, adhésif, antiseptique, chirurgical, compressif. 4, record 10, French, - pansement
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo médico y quirúrgico
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- venda
1, record 10, Spanish, venda
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pieza de tela o de gasa, más o menos larga que se aplica a las diferentes regiones del cuerpo humano, con el fin de mantener o sostener algún apósito, realizar cualquier tipo de compresión o inmovilizar una fractura o luxación. 1, record 10, Spanish, - venda
Record 11 - internal organization data 2008-08-26
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- abdominal dressing
1, record 11, English, abdominal%20dressing
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- ABD dressing 2, record 11, English, ABD%20dressing
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A dry ABD dressing or gauze is then placed over the wound. 3, record 11, English, - abdominal%20dressing
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The terms "abdominal dressing" and "abdominal pad" are often used as synonyms. A dressing is any of various materials used for covering and protecting a wound, whereas a pad is a cushionlike mass of soft material 4, record 11, English, - abdominal%20dressing
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- pansement abdominal
1, record 11, French, pansement%20abdominal
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- pansement compressif abdominal 2, record 11, French, pansement%20compressif%20abdominal
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bien que les termes «pansement» et «compresse» soient souvent utilisés comme synonymes, il existe une nuance entre ces deux termes. La «compresse» consiste en un amas de coton, ou une superposition de tissus, qui sert à éponger, à nettoyer ou à comprimer au cours d’une opération ou de la pose d’un pansement. Le «pansement», quant à lui, consiste en l'ensemble de compresses stériles, sèches ou imprégnées de médicaments, appliquées sur une plaie pour la guérir, la protéger des chocs et l'isoler de l'infection. 3, record 11, French, - pansement%20abdominal
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2008-08-22
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Mayo scissors
1, record 12, English, Mayo%20scissors
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- Mayo dissecting scissors 2, record 12, English, Mayo%20dissecting%20scissors
correct
- Mayo dissection scissors 3, record 12, English, Mayo%20dissection%20scissors
correct
- Mayo surgical scissors 4, record 12, English, Mayo%20surgical%20scissors
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Heavy-duty surgical scissors with narrowed but blunt pointed blades, which may be straight or curved. 5, record 12, English, - Mayo%20scissors
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mayo scissors are heavier than Metzenbaum scissors due to the fact that they serve a different purpose. Mayo scissors are used for cutting fascia and sutures which require a stronger, heavier scissor. 6, record 12, English, - Mayo%20scissors
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Mayo dissecting scissors [are used] for controlled, precise dissection with minimal damage to surrounding tissue. [Their] slightly blunt tips assure precise, yet safe dissection. 7, record 12, English, - Mayo%20scissors
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Proper name: Mayo dissecting scissors ... Blades: straight or curved. Tip : blunt scissors. Uses: Smooth cutting and dissections without tearing of tissue and suture. The 5 1/2 inch size may be used to cut suture while the large sizes may be preferred for heavier tissue in deep cavities. 8, record 12, English, - Mayo%20scissors
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- ciseaux Mayo
1, record 12, French, ciseaux%20Mayo
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- ciseaux de Mayo 2, record 12, French, ciseaux%20de%20Mayo
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les] ciseaux Mayo [sont des] ciseaux chirurgicaux tout inox [...] dont les 2 pointes sont mousses. Ils s’utilisent pour la découpe de pansements, bandes adhésives, compresses, etc. Ces ciseaux chirurgicaux sont autoclavables. 3, record 12, French, - ciseaux%20Mayo
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
De bons ciseaux de Mayo courbes, bien aiguisés, peuvent disséquer correctement lors de la cure de la hernie par exemple. 4, record 12, French, - ciseaux%20Mayo
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Avec l’usage, il arrive que le nom de l’inventeur ne soit plus utilisé comme complément de nom, mais soit mis en apposition et se comporte, dès lors, comme un adjectif de relation. On parlera alors de «ciseaux Mayo» et non plus de «ciseaux de Mayo». 5, record 12, French, - ciseaux%20Mayo
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2008-07-29
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- towel clip
1, record 13, English, towel%20clip
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- towel clamp 2, record 13, English, towel%20clamp
correct
- towel forceps 2, record 13, English, towel%20forceps
correct
- towel clamp forceps 3, record 13, English, towel%20clamp%20forceps
correct
- towel-clamp forceps 3, record 13, English, towel%2Dclamp%20forceps
correct
- towel clip forceps 4, record 13, English, towel%20clip%20forceps
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument used to attach surgical drapes to each other or to the patient in order to maintain a sterile field at the time of operation. 5, record 13, English, - towel%20clip
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Towel-clamp forceps or simply towel clamps are used to maintain surgical towels and drapes in the correct position during an operation. They are locking type forceps with curved ends. The beak may be pointed or blunt and flat. They may even overlap in closed position. ... Many of the towel clamps are made of stainless steel or other sterilizable materials which can be recovered, autocalved or sterilized, and reused. ... Towel clamp forceps are used to connect toweling which drapes or covers those regions of a surgical patient's anatomy which are not exposed during the surgical procedure. 3, record 13, English, - towel%20clip
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
There are many varieties of towel clamp, clip or forceps, often bearing the name of their inventor: Backhaus towel clamp; Backhauss towel forceps; Backhaus Kocher towel clamp; Backhauss-Roeder towel clamps forceps; Ball and Socket towel forceps; Bernhard towel clamp; Doyen towel clamp; Doyen towel clamps forceps; English model towel clamp; Jones towel clamp; Jones towel clamps forceps; Jones towel forceps; Lane towel clamp; Lorna towel forceps; Mayo towel forceps; Moynihan towel clamp; Moynihan towel clamps forceps; Roeder towel clamp; Schaedel towel clamp; etc. 6, record 13, English, - towel%20clip
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 PHR
towel clamp with tube holder; wide jaw towel clamp for tube fixation; non perforating towel forceps; piercing towel clip; piercing towel clamp. 6, record 13, English, - towel%20clip
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- pince à champs
1, record 13, French, pince%20%C3%A0%20champs
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- pince à champ 2, record 13, French, pince%20%C3%A0%20champ
correct, feminine noun
- pince fixe champs 3, record 13, French, pince%20fixe%20champs
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petit accessoire de chirurgie en forme de pince qui se referme automatiquement et sert à fixer les champs opératoires et les compresses. 4, record 13, French, - pince%20%C3%A0%20champs
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une pince à drap placée le long de la tubulure fixe cette dernière de manière à assurer un bon écoulement et éviter la stagnation des urines dans un repli. 4, record 13, French, - pince%20%C3%A0%20champs
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il existe plusieurs variétés de pinces à champs, portant fréquemment le nom de leur inventeur : pince à champs de Backaus; pince à champ Bailey; pince à champ de Jayle; pince à champ Schaedel; pince à champ type Kocher; etc. 4, record 13, French, - pince%20%C3%A0%20champs
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2006-09-29
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Dentistry
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- pliers
1, record 14, English, pliers
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- cotton pliers 1, record 14, English, cotton%20pliers
correct, plural
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cotton pliers are tong-like, metallic instruments. The working end of a pair of cotton pliers consists of two tapered opposing portions that form a 60-degree angle with their handle. Cotton pliers are used for handling cotton pellets, cotton rolls, small instruments, or other small items placed into or withdrawn from the mouth. The pliers are also used to carry liquid medication between the closed beaks for deposit in areas of the mouth or teeth. 1, record 14, English, - pliers
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Dentisterie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- précelle
1, record 14, French, pr%C3%A9celle
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- brécelles 2, record 14, French, br%C3%A9celles
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite pince à ressort employée plus particulièrement par les [...] chirurgiens-dentistes pour saisir de petits objets. 2, record 14, French, - pr%C3%A9celle
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La précelle permet de porter aisément de petites boulettes de coton ou compresses sur les endroits lésés et d’enlever rapidement des corps étrangers(prothèses fracturées, gravillons, etc.) ou fragments dentaires. 2, record 14, French, - pr%C3%A9celle
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2005-05-09
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- gauze pad holding forceps
1, record 15, English, gauze%20pad%20holding%20forceps
plural
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] Rampleys ... gauze pad holding forceps have many other uses in the laboratory. They are designed with a teardrop leading edge, with a teardrop cut out and rounded end. The jaws of the forceps have horizontal serrations. 1, record 15, English, - gauze%20pad%20holding%20forceps
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- pince à compresses
1, record 15, French, pince%20%C3%A0%20compresses
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- pinces à compresses 2, record 15, French, pinces%20%C3%A0%20compresses
feminine noun, plural
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2004-02-10
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- occlusive dressing
1, record 16, English, occlusive%20dressing
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A dressing, generally bulky, designed to keep a wound from being exposed to air. 2, record 16, English, - occlusive%20dressing
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- pansement occlusif
1, record 16, French, pansement%20occlusif
correct, masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On nettoie la région, on met en place une couche de compresses de gazes stériles, et le tout est enfermé dans une toile adhésive(sparadrap) qui colle à la peau environnante, réalisant le pansement occlusif. 2, record 16, French, - pansement%20occlusif
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo médico y quirúrgico
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- vendaje oclusivo
1, record 16, Spanish, vendaje%20oclusivo
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2003-06-26
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- creep forward
1, record 17, English, creep%20forward
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The return to their initial positions of the components of a fuze, previously locked, which have been compressed. 1, record 17, English, - creep%20forward
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
creep forward: This movement forward occurs at the end of the acceleration phase. Springs which have been compressed begin to re-exert themselves thus actuating all or part of a fuze mechanism. 1, record 17, English, - creep%20forward
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- retour vers l’avant
1, record 17, French, retour%20vers%20l%26rsquo%3Bavant
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Retour vers leur position initiale des éléments d’une fusée, auparavant verrouillés, qui ont été compressés. 1, record 17, French, - retour%20vers%20l%26rsquo%3Bavant
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
retour vers l’avant : ce mouvement se produit à la fin de la période d’accélération. Les ressorts comprimés pendant l’accélération se détendent et permettent de ce fait le fonctionnement d’une pièce ou de toutes les pièces de la fusée. 1, record 17, French, - retour%20vers%20l%26rsquo%3Bavant
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 OBS
retour vers l’avant : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre. 2, record 17, French, - retour%20vers%20l%26rsquo%3Bavant
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2001-03-01
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- hot pack
1, record 18, English, hot%20pack
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hot blankets or towels, wet or dry, for wrapping the body or an extremity. 1, record 18, English, - hot%20pack
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- enveloppement chaud
1, record 18, French, enveloppement%20chaud
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Enveloppement chaud 5 x 12" Whitehall. 2, record 18, French, - enveloppement%20chaud
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Appliquer des enveloppements chauds sur l’abdomen. 1, record 18, French, - enveloppement%20chaud
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme enveloppement désigne aussi bien une technique(consistant à appliquer des pansements, compresses etc. sur le corps) que le matériel utilisé pour faire l'enveloppement. 2, record 18, French, - enveloppement%20chaud
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1998-12-02
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- Kerrison rongeur 1, record 19, English, Kerrison%20rongeur
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- rongeur de Kerrison
1, record 19, French, rongeur%20de%20Kerrison
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La dissection des lames est complétée par l'application de compresses sèches sur le dépériosteur de Cobb(...) Une radiographie de contrôle permet de s’assurer que nous sommes bien au niveau L4-L5. Une petite laminotomie est pratiquée sur le versant inférieur de L4 et sur le versant supérieur de L5, ceci nous permet d’exposer une large fenêtre sur le ligamentum flavum sous-jacent, lequel est disséqué en morceaux à l'aide du rongeur de Kerrison. 1, record 19, French, - rongeur%20de%20Kerrison
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1996-03-22
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Technical Textiles
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- medical textile
1, record 20, English, medical%20textile
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
- surgical fabric 2, record 20, English, surgical%20fabric
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tapes, belts for industrial textiles, medical textiles, tent fabrics. 3, record 20, English, - medical%20textile
Record 20, Key term(s)
- medical textiles
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Textiles techniques
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- textile médical
1, record 20, French, textile%20m%C3%A9dical
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- textile pour application médicale 2, record 20, French, textile%20pour%20application%20m%C3%A9dicale
correct, masculine noun
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Textiles médicaux. Les directives européennes [...] Pour les dispositifs médicaux,(qui concernent plus de 4 000 catégories et comprennent en textile par exemple : ligaments, prothèses vasculaires, compresses, pansements, vêtements de bloc opératoire, orthèses, bas de contention), le marquage CE [Communauté Européenne] est applicable depuis le 1er juillet 1995. 3, record 20, French, - textile%20m%C3%A9dical
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Rubans, courroies pour textiles industriels, applications médicales, tissus pour tentes. 2, record 20, French, - textile%20m%C3%A9dical
Record 20, Key term(s)
- textiles médicaux
- textiles pour applications médicales
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1993-03-24
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- skin lance 1, record 21, English, skin%20lance
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Equipment for skin-prick testing includes alcohol swabs or tissues for skin preparation, a skin marker pen, appropriate allergen extracts with control solutions of saline and histamine, and skin lances (some operators prefer to use 25G needles). ... A lance is introduced through the drop to a depth of about 1 mm into the skin, and pulled out, raising the skin in the process. 1, record 21, English, - skin%20lance
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- microlance dermatologique
1, record 21, French, microlance%20dermatologique
feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le matériel utilisé pour le Prick-test cutané se compose de : cotons ou compresses alcoolisés pour la préparation cutanée, un stylo marqueur pour la peau, les extraits allergéniques appropriés plus du sérum physiologique et une solution d’histamine comme témoins et enfin des microlances dermatologiques(certains praticiens préfèrent employer des aiguilles 265G). [...] on marque les points de ponction puis on dépose une petite goutte de chaque solution allergénique au niveau des repères. On introduit ensuite une microlance dans la peau, à travers la gouttelette, jusqu'à une profondeur d’environ 1 mm, puis on la retire en soulevant la peau, sans jamais provoquer de saignement. 1, record 21, French, - microlance%20dermatologique
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1989-08-24
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- gauze dressing
1, record 22, English, gauze%20dressing
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"dressing": Something used as a cleaning or conditioning agent: as (a): a material (as ointment, gauze) applied to cover a sore, wound, or other lesion. 2, record 22, English, - gauze%20dressing
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- pansement de gaze
1, record 22, French, pansement%20de%20gaze
proposal, masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
- pansement-gaze 2, record 22, French, pansement%2Dgaze
masculine noun
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les éléments d’un pansement comprennent : un matériel de contact : gaze aseptique pliée convenablement(compresses) ;un matériel d’absorption : coton hydrophile, ouate de cellulose; un matériel de protection mécanique et bactériologique(coton cardé) ;un matériel de contention : bandes de gaze, de crêpe, de toile, adhésifs divers. 1, record 22, French, - pansement%20de%20gaze
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 2 OBS
"gaze" : Tissu de coton, très léger et transparent, présenté sous forme de bandes, qui, après stérilisation, sert pour les pansements ou la fabrication de compresses. 1, record 22, French, - pansement%20de%20gaze
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le terme "pansement-gaze" a été relevé dans les Réglementation du Canada sur l’hygiène et la sécurité du travail. 3, record 22, French, - pansement%20de%20gaze
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1987-03-26
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Medication
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- embalming gel
1, record 23, English, embalming%20gel
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Open sores or lesions or any area that could ooze body fluid should be treated with surface pack or embalming gel and covered. [AIDS: Guidelines for Funeral Directors] 1, record 23, English, - embalming%20gel
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- gel d’embaumement
1, record 23, French, gel%20d%26rsquo%3Bembaumement
correct, masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Après y avoir appliqué des compresses ou du gel d’embaumement, couvrir les plaies ouvertes, les lésions, ou toute partie pouvant laisser suinter un liquide organique. [Le SIDA : Directives à l'intention des directeurs de services funéraires] 1, record 23, French, - gel%20d%26rsquo%3Bembaumement
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1987-03-26
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- surface pack
1, record 24, English, surface%20pack
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Open sores or lesions or any area that could ooze body fluid should be treated with surface pack or embalming gel and covered. (AIDS: Guidelines for Funeral Directors) 1, record 24, English, - surface%20pack
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Canada Diseases Weekly Report. 2, record 24, English, - surface%20pack
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- compresses
1, record 24, French, compresses
correct, feminine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Après y avoir appliqué des compresses ou du gel d’embaumement, couvrir les plaies ouvertes, les lésions, ou toute partie pouvant laisser suinter un liquide organique. [Le SIDA : Directives à l'intention des directeurs de services funéraires] 1, record 24, French, - compresses
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Rapport hebdomadaire des maladies au Canada. 2, record 24, French, - compresses
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1987-03-02
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- surgical dressing
1, record 25, English, surgical%20dressing
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dressing: An artificial wound cover; a bandage. 2, record 25, English, - surgical%20dressing
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- pansement chirurgical
1, record 25, French, pansement%20chirurgical
masculine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pansement : Application sur une plaie de médicaments, de compresses stériles. 2, record 25, French, - pansement%20chirurgical
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1987-01-07
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- radiopaque sponge
1, record 26, English, radiopaque%20sponge
correct
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- compresse opaque aux rayons X
1, record 26, French, compresse%20opaque%20aux%20rayons%20X
correct, feminine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La société américaine Johnson et Johnson vient de mettre au point des compresses opaques aux rayons X, un simple cliché radioscopique en fin d’intervention devant permettre d’éviter l'oubli malencontreux. 1, record 26, French, - compresse%20opaque%20aux%20rayons%20X
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- flash autoclaving 1, record 27, English, flash%20autoclaving
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
autoclave: A self-locking apparatus for the sterilization of materials by steam under pressure. 2, record 27, English, - flash%20autoclaving
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Autoclaving is one of the most effective methods for destruction of microorganisms. 2, record 27, English, - flash%20autoclaving
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- stérilisation accélérée en autoclave
1, record 27, French, st%C3%A9rilisation%20acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9r%C3%A9e%20en%20autoclave
feminine noun
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Stérilisation par la chaleur humide. [...] L'autoclave est le meilleur procédé de stérilisation de ce genre; il s’emploie pour les boîtes d’instruments, pour les compresses, les gants de chirurgien, etc. 2, record 27, French, - st%C3%A9rilisation%20acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9r%C3%A9e%20en%20autoclave
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
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