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DRAINAGE FORCE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
- Respiratory System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- autogenic drainage
1, record 1, English, autogenic%20drainage
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- AD 1, record 1, English, AD
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This technique uses one’s airflow while they breathe out to move mucus from the small to larger airways where it can be cleared. To achieve this, the level of breathing is adjusted, from low lung volume breathing, progressing to mid lung volume breathing and then high lung volume breathing. 1, record 1, English, - autogenic%20drainage
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
- Appareil respiratoire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- drainage autogène
1, record 1, French, drainage%20autog%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- DA 1, record 1, French, DA
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le drainage autogène(DA) est une technique qui se base sur les principes de la physiologie respiratoire. Le flux expiratoire accéléré de façon dosée est la force utilisée pour mobiliser et transporter le mucus. Le DA comporte plusieurs principes importants qui rendent le patient capable de développer individuellement la meilleure technique possible, adaptée à ses propres capacités. 1, record 1, French, - drainage%20autog%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electric Cables
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- forced electric drainage 1, record 2, English, forced%20electric%20drainage
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Câbles électriques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- drainage électrique forcé
1, record 2, French, drainage%20%C3%A9lectrique%20forc%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- forced electric drainage 1, record 3, English, forced%20electric%20drainage
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- drainage forcé 1, record 3, French, drainage%20forc%C3%A9
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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