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EPISTAXIS [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-09-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Diving (Naval Forces)
- Underwater Diving (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- facial barotrauma
1, record 1, English, facial%20barotrauma
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This can result in various degrees of facial barotrauma, or injury to the soft tissues of your face contained within the mask. Imagine your face in a suction cup. The soft tissues beneath the mask and especially around the eye swell (periorbital edema) and discolor, such as redness or bruising (ecchymosis). 2, record 1, English, - facial%20barotrauma
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Failure to equalize air in the diving mask during descent results in facial barotrauma. Edema and ecchymoses in the distribution of the diving mask and conjunctival hemorrhages are noted. 3, record 1, English, - facial%20barotrauma
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Plongée (Forces navales)
- Plongée sous-marine (Sports)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- barotraumatisme facial
1, record 1, French, barotraumatisme%20facial
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Barotraumatismes faciaux. Ils sont la conséquence d’un placage de masque avec effet ventouse. Il survient surtout chez les débutants. Ils peuvent provoquer une hémorragie sous-conjonctivale, des hématomes palpébraux sans conséquence, une épistaxis et sont parfaitement courants et bénins. 2, record 1, French, - barotraumatisme%20facial
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-04-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Animal Diseases
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage
1, record 2, English, exercise%2Dinduced%20pulmonary%20hemorrhage
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- EIPH 1, record 2, English, EIPH
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- bleeding 2, record 2, English, bleeding
correct, jargon
- exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhaging 3, record 2, English, exercise%2Dinduced%20pulmonary%20hemorrhaging
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Perhaps the most widely recognized of all disorders affecting racehorses is "bleeding," or exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH). We now know that most racehorses bleed at some time during their careers. In fact, many horses might bleed every time they undertake intense exercise, such as breezing and racing. We also know that bleeding can occur in situations other than flat racing. For example, EIPH has been detected in three-day eventers, steeplechasers, and polo ponies, among others. Bleeding has even been observed in draft horses pulling heavy loads. The common denominator is strenuous exercise. 2, record 2, English, - exercise%2Dinduced%20pulmonary%20hemorrhage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Epistaxis is seen in a small proportion ... of horses with [exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage]. 4, record 2, English, - exercise%2Dinduced%20pulmonary%20hemorrhage
Record 2, Key term(s)
- exercise-induced pulmonary haemorrhage
- exercise-induced pulmonary haemorrhaging
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Maladies des animaux
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hémorragie pulmonaire induite par l’effort
1, record 2, French, h%C3%A9morragie%20pulmonaire%20induite%20par%20l%26rsquo%3Beffort
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- HPIE 2, record 2, French, HPIE
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- hémorragie pulmonaire à l’effort 3, record 2, French, h%C3%A9morragie%20pulmonaire%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Beffort
correct, feminine noun
- hémorragie pulmonaire induite par l’exercice 4, record 2, French, h%C3%A9morragie%20pulmonaire%20induite%20par%20l%26rsquo%3Bexercice
feminine noun
- HPIE 4, record 2, French, HPIE
feminine noun
- HPIE 4, record 2, French, HPIE
- épistaxis 3, record 2, French, %C3%A9pistaxis
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’entraînement intensif du cheval de course a pour conséquence une pathologie pulmonaire fréquente. Il s’agit d’une hémorragie pulmonaire à l’effort, signalée par la présence de sang soit au niveau des naseaux, soit limitée à la trachée, après un travail intensif (course). Chez de nombreux sujets, l’affection s’accompagne de contre-performances spectaculaires [...] 3, record 2, French, - h%C3%A9morragie%20pulmonaire%20induite%20par%20l%26rsquo%3Beffort
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
épistaxis : L'usage de ce terme devrait être réservé à la désignation d’un saignement de nez. 5, record 2, French, - h%C3%A9morragie%20pulmonaire%20induite%20par%20l%26rsquo%3Beffort
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-11-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- The Nose (Medicine)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- epistaxis
1, record 3, English, epistaxis
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- nosebleed 2, record 3, English, nosebleed
correct
- nasal hemorrhage 3, record 3, English, nasal%20hemorrhage
correct, less frequent
- rhinorrhagia 4, record 3, English, rhinorrhagia
correct, rare
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bleeding from the nose. 5, record 3, English, - epistaxis
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It may be due to a local disease of the nasal passages, or sometimes occurs as a manifestation of a general disease, as in the early stages of acute fevers and in some of the blood diseases, and also in high blood pressure from any cause. 5, record 3, English, - epistaxis
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Can be seen in Wegener's granulomatosis. 6, record 3, English, - epistaxis
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
epistaxis: term recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee. 7, record 3, English, - epistaxis
Record 3, Key term(s)
- nose bleed
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Nez (Médecine)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- épistaxis
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9pistaxis
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- saignement de nez 2, record 3, French, saignement%20de%20nez
correct, masculine noun
- hémorragie nasale 3, record 3, French, h%C3%A9morragie%20nasale
correct, feminine noun, less frequent
- rhinorragie 4, record 3, French, rhinorragie
correct, feminine noun, rare
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hémorragie provenant des fosses nasales. 5, record 3, French, - %C3%A9pistaxis
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les deux grandes causes d’épistaxis sont l'hypertension artérielle et l'ulcération d’un vaisseau de la «tache vasculaire» de la cloison. Les autres causes sont soit locales, soit générales. 5, record 3, French, - %C3%A9pistaxis
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Peut s’observer dans la maladie de Wegener. 5, record 3, French, - %C3%A9pistaxis
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
épistaxis : terme privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale. 6, record 3, French, - %C3%A9pistaxis
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Nariz (Medicina)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- epistaxis
1, record 3, Spanish, epistaxis
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-12-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- The Nose (Medicine)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- nasal septal perforation
1, record 4, English, nasal%20septal%20perforation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mucous membrane finding in mixed connective tissue disease, include buccal ulceration, a sicca complex and nasal septal perforation. 2, record 4, English, - nasal%20septal%20perforation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Nez (Médecine)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- perforation du septum nasal
1, record 4, French, perforation%20du%20septum%20nasal
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La maladie de Wegener intéresse presque toujours les voies respiratoires supérieures. Elle donne des signes de rhinite : rhinorrhée, sensation de nez bouché, épistaxis, muqueuse nasale rouge, oedématiée, croûteuse, ou ulcérée, avec parfois une perforation du septum nasal et un affaissement de la racine du nez. 2, record 4, French, - perforation%20du%20septum%20nasal
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Nariz (Medicina)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- perforación septonasal
1, record 4, Spanish, perforaci%C3%B3n%20septonasal
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- perforación del tabique nasal 2, record 4, Spanish, perforaci%C3%B3n%20del%20tabique%20nasal
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] el consumo crónico de cocaína puede causar: pérdida de apetito, insomnio, perforación del tabique nasal [...] 2, record 4, Spanish, - perforaci%C3%B3n%20septonasal
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-07-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Animal Diseases
- Horse Husbandry
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- epistaxis
1, record 5, English, epistaxis
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Horse's bleeding from the nose that occurs without apparent causes, usually during or after hard exercise. 1, record 5, English, - epistaxis
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Maladies des animaux
- Élevage des chevaux
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- épistaxis
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9pistaxis
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Saignement par les voies aériennes supérieures, qui apparaît sans cause apparente, habituellement durant ou après un exercice violent. 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9pistaxis
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades de los animales
- Cría de ganado caballar
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- epistaxis
1, record 5, Spanish, epistaxis
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1992-08-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Surgical Instruments
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- epistaxis balloon
1, record 6, English, epistaxis%20balloon
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a device consisting of an inflatable balloon intended to control internal nasal bleeding by exerting pressure against the sphenopalatine artery. 1, record 6, English, - epistaxis%20balloon
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Instruments chirurgicaux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- ballonnet pour épistaxis
1, record 6, French, ballonnet%20pour%20%C3%A9pistaxis
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Conduite à tenir face à une épistaxis grave :(...) Ces ballonnets peuvent être laissés plusieurs jours à condition d’être dégonflés toutes les 24 heures. Mieux tolérés, ils semblent aussi moins efficaces dans les hémorragies postérieures importantes. 2, record 6, French, - ballonnet%20pour%20%C3%A9pistaxis
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Le ballonnet] est introduit dégonflé dans la fosse nasale (...) Il est ensuite gonflé avec une seringue à une pression juste suffisante pour arrêter le saignement (...) 3, record 6, French, - ballonnet%20pour%20%C3%A9pistaxis
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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