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ESCARRE DECUBITUS [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bedsore
1, record 1, English, bedsore
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bed sore 2, record 1, English, bed%20sore
correct
- decubitus ulcer 2, record 1, English, decubitus%20ulcer
correct
- decubital ulcer 2, record 1, English, decubital%20ulcer
correct
- pressure sore 2, record 1, English, pressure%20sore
correct
- decubitus skin 3, record 1, English, decubitus%20skin
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ischemic necrosis and ulceration of tissue affecting bedridden patients and occurring over the vertebral spines, the sacrum, the heel and other prominent bony points. It is caused by continuous pressure of the part on the mattress. 2, record 1, English, - bedsore
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- escarre de décubitus
1, record 1, French, escarre%20de%20d%C3%A9cubitus
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ulcère de décubitus 1, record 1, French, ulc%C3%A8re%20de%20d%C3%A9cubitus
correct, masculine noun
- plaie de décubitus 2, record 1, French, plaie%20de%20d%C3%A9cubitus
correct, feminine noun
- plaie de lit 2, record 1, French, plaie%20de%20lit
feminine noun, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nécrose cutanée d’origine ischémique, le plus souvent consécutive au décubitus prolongé, localisée aux points d’appui (talons, région sacrée), due à la compression continue d’une saillie osseuse contre un plan dur [...] 3, record 1, French, - escarre%20de%20d%C3%A9cubitus
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- úlcera por decúbito
1, record 1, Spanish, %C3%BAlcera%20por%20dec%C3%BAbito
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- úlcera de decúbito 2, record 1, Spanish, %C3%BAlcera%20de%20dec%C3%BAbito
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lesión causada por la presión prolongada sobre alguna zona del cuerpo al apoyarse contra la cama (sacro, crestas ilíacas, talones, codos, glúteos, hombros, rodillas, etcétera), ocasionando la disminución de la circulación ya de por sí difícil. Como consecuencia se aminora el aporte de oxígeno a esos tejidos comprimidos, llevándolos a morir. 3, record 1, Spanish, - %C3%BAlcera%20por%20dec%C3%BAbito
Record 2 - internal organization data 1998-07-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dental ulcer
1, record 2, English, dental%20ulcer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- decubital ulcer 1, record 2, English, decubital%20ulcer
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ulcer of the tongue caused by irritation from the edge of a broken tooth. 1, record 2, English, - dental%20ulcer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ulcère dentaire
1, record 2, French, ulc%C3%A8re%20dentaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ulcère du décubitus 1, record 2, French, ulc%C3%A8re%20du%20d%C3%A9cubitus
correct, masculine noun
- escarre du décubitus 1, record 2, French, escarre%20du%20d%C3%A9cubitus
correct, masculine noun
- plaie du décubitus 1, record 2, French, plaie%20du%20d%C3%A9cubitus
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ulcère de la langue causé par une irritation due à la pointe d’une dent brisée. 1, record 2, French, - ulc%C3%A8re%20dentaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1991-05-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- The Skin
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pressure ulcer
1, record 3, English, pressure%20ulcer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pressure ulcer management in home health care: efficacy and cost effectiveness of moisture vapor permeable dressing. (Relevé dans les bases de données). 2, record 3, English, - pressure%20ulcer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appareil cutané
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- plaie de pression
1, record 3, French, plaie%20de%20pression
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nécrose ischémique cutanée et sous-cutanée consécutive à l’appui prolongé et continuel d’un relief osseux sur un plan dur. 1, record 3, French, - plaie%20de%20pression
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plusieurs appellations ont été utilisées jusqu'à ce jour pour désigner une plaie de pression : plaie de lit, escarre ou ulcère de décubitus [...] l'appellation de "plaie de pression" est préférable car les lésions peuvent survenir dans toutes les circonstances où une pression excessive est imposée à une partie de la surface corporelle, que le malade soit alité ou non. 1, record 3, French, - plaie%20de%20pression
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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