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SOINS INFIRMIERS INTENSIFS [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-06-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- clinical care
1, record 1, English, clinical%20care
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Clinical care is anything relating to the direct medical treatment or testing of patients. 2, record 1, English, - clinical%20care
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- soins cliniques
1, record 1, French, soins%20cliniques
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le programme [de certificat en soins infirmiers cliniques], l'un des rares à cibler les infirmières, permet de développer un degré élevé d’autonomie indispensable à la dispensation de soins cliniques dans des secteurs spécialisés tels, soins en postes éloignés, soins d’urgence et soins intensifs. 2, record 1, French, - soins%20cliniques
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2022-09-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- critical care nursing supervisor
1, record 2, English, critical%20care%20nursing%20supervisor
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- superviseur des soins infirmiers-soins intensifs
1, record 2, French, superviseur%20des%20soins%20infirmiers%2Dsoins%20intensifs
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- superviseure des soins infirmiers-soins intensifs 1, record 2, French, superviseure%20des%20soins%20infirmiers%2Dsoins%20intensifs
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-02-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
- Non-Surgical Treatment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- extended care
1, record 3, English, extended%20care
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A level of care intended for residents requiring moderate to considerable personal and nursing care on a 24-hour basis. 2, record 3, English, - extended%20care
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This type of care is found in nursing homes and homes for the aged. 2, record 3, English, - extended%20care
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- soins prolongés
1, record 3, French, soins%20prolong%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Niveau de soins selon lequel des soins personnels et infirmiers de moyens à intensifs sont prodigués jour et nuit. 2, record 3, French, - soins%20prolong%C3%A9s
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les maisons de soins infirmiers ou les foyers pour personnes âgées dispensent ce niveau de soins. 2, record 3, French, - soins%20prolong%C3%A9s
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización médica y hospitalaria
- Tratamiento sin cirugía
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- cuidados prolongados
1, record 3, Spanish, cuidados%20prolongados
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- atención prolongada 2, record 3, Spanish, atenci%C3%B3n%20prolongada
correct, feminine noun, less frequent
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En las sociedades industrializadas, las enfermedades prevalentes son crónicas o incurables que necesitan cuidados prolongados o de por vida. 1, record 3, Spanish, - cuidados%20prolongados
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-05-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Bodies and Committees
- Medical Staff
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses
1, record 4, English, Canadian%20Association%20of%20Critical%20Care%20Nurses
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CACCN 2, record 4, English, CACCN
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses (CACCN) is a volunteer organization of critical care nurses. CACCN is the voice for excellence in Canadian critical care nursing. [The] shared goal is [to] promote quality patient- and family-centered care for Canadians experiencing life threatening illness and injury. 3, record 4, English, - Canadian%20Association%20of%20Critical%20Care%20Nurses
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Mission Statement. [CACCN] engages and informs Canadian critical care nurses through education and networking and provides a strong unified national identity. 4, record 4, English, - Canadian%20Association%20of%20Critical%20Care%20Nurses
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
In 1983, the NSCCN [National Society of Critical Care Nurses] and CACCN [Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses] merged into one as the Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses (CACCN), adopting the logo of the NSCCN. 5, record 4, English, - Canadian%20Association%20of%20Critical%20Care%20Nurses
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités professionnels
- Personnel médical
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne des infirmiers/infirmières en soins intensifs
1, record 4, French, Association%20canadienne%20des%20infirmiers%2Finfirmi%C3%A8res%20en%20soins%20intensifs
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- ACIISI 1, record 4, French, ACIISI
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Association canadienne des infirmières et infirmiers en soins intensifs 2, record 4, French, Association%20canadienne%20des%20infirmi%C3%A8res%20et%20infirmiers%20en%20soins%20intensifs
feminine noun
- ACIISI 3, record 4, French, ACIISI
feminine noun
- ACIISI 3, record 4, French, ACIISI
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[En] 1983, la NSCCN [National Society of Critical Care Nurses] et l'ACIISI [Association canadienne des infirmiers/infirmières en soins intensifs], qui fonctionnaient en parallèle, ont fusionné, adoptant le nom «Association canadienne des infirmiers/infirmières en soins intensifs» et le logo de la NSCCN. 1, record 4, French, - Association%20canadienne%20des%20infirmiers%2Finfirmi%C3%A8res%20en%20soins%20intensifs
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-05-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Bodies and Committees
- Medical Staff
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- National Society of Critical Care Nurses
1, record 5, English, National%20Society%20of%20Critical%20Care%20Nurses
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- NSCCN 1, record 5, English, NSCCN
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In 1975, the National Society of Critical Care Nurses (NSCCN) based in Toronto, a chapter of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), was established. ... In 1983, the NSCCN and CACCN [Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses] ... merged into one as the Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses (CACCN), adopting the logo of the NSCCN. 2, record 5, English, - National%20Society%20of%20Critical%20Care%20Nurses
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités professionnels
- Personnel médical
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- National Society of Critical Care Nurses
1, record 5, French, National%20Society%20of%20Critical%20Care%20Nurses
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- NSCCN 1, record 5, French, NSCCN
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La National Society of Critical Care Nurses(NSCCN), une section de l'American Association of Critical Care Nurses(AACN), a été fondée en 1975 à Toronto. [En] 1983, la NSCCN [National Society of Critical Care Nurses] et l'ACIISI, qui fonctionnaient en parallèle, ont fusionné, adoptant le nom «Association canadienne des infirmiers/infirmières en soins intensifs» et le logo de la NSCCN. 2, record 5, French, - National%20Society%20of%20Critical%20Care%20Nurses
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-05-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Bodies and Committees
- Medical Staff
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses
1, record 6, English, Canadian%20Association%20of%20Critical%20Care%20Nurses
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CACCN 1, record 6, English, CACCN
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Niagara Association of Critical Care Nurses 2, record 6, English, Niagara%20Association%20of%20Critical%20Care%20Nurses
former designation, correct
- NACCN 2, record 6, English, NACCN
former designation, correct
- NACCN 2, record 6, English, NACCN
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On February 27, 1979, ... the Niagara Association of Critical Care Nurses (NACCN) was formed. The NACCN changed its name in 1981 to the Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses (CACCN). In 1983, the NSCCN [National Society of Critical Care Nurses] and CACCN ... merged into one as the Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses (CACCN), adopting the logo of the NSCCN. 1, record 6, English, - Canadian%20Association%20of%20Critical%20Care%20Nurses
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités professionnels
- Personnel médical
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne des infirmiers/infirmières en soins intensifs
1, record 6, French, Association%20canadienne%20des%20infirmiers%2Finfirmi%C3%A8res%20en%20soins%20intensifs
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- ACIISI 1, record 6, French, ACIISI
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Niagara Association of Critical Care Nurses 2, record 6, French, Niagara%20Association%20of%20Critical%20Care%20Nurses
former designation, correct
- NACCN 2, record 6, French, NACCN
former designation, correct
- NACCN 2, record 6, French, NACCN
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le 27 février 1979, [le] groupe [...] Niagara Association of Critical Care Nurses(NACCN) a été formé. Ce dernier a changé son nom en 1981 pour devenir l'Association canadienne des infirmiers/infirmières en soins intensifs(ACIISI). [En] 1983, la NSCCN [National Society of Critical Care Nurses] et l'ACIISI, qui fonctionnaient en parallèle, ont fusionné, adoptant le nom «Association canadienne des infirmiers/infirmières en soins intensifs» et le logo de la NSCCN. 1, record 6, French, - Association%20canadienne%20des%20infirmiers%2Finfirmi%C3%A8res%20en%20soins%20intensifs
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-11-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Periodicals
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Official Journal of CACCN
1, record 7, English, Official%20Journal%20of%20CACCN
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
published by the Canadian Association of Critical Care Nurses. Information confirmed by the association. 2, record 7, English, - Official%20Journal%20of%20CACCN
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de périodiques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Official Journal of CACCN
1, record 7, French, Official%20Journal%20of%20CACCN
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement confirmé par l'Association Canadienne des infirmiers/infirmières en soins intensifs. 2, record 7, French, - Official%20Journal%20of%20CACCN
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-04-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Health Institutions
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- critical care nursing
1, record 8, English, critical%20care%20nursing
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Établissements de santé
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- soins infirmiers en soins intensifs
1, record 8, French, soins%20infirmiers%20en%20soins%20intensifs
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Establecimientos de salud
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- enfermería en cuidados intensivos
1, record 8, Spanish, enfermer%C3%ADa%20en%20cuidados%20intensivos
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-01-31
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
- Education (General)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- critical care nursing education 1, record 9, English, critical%20care%20nursing%20education
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s): Children's Hospital Lexicon 1999. 1, record 9, English, - critical%20care%20nursing%20education
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- éducation en soins infirmiers intensifs
1, record 9, French, %C3%A9ducation%20en%20soins%20infirmiers%20intensifs
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Lexique 1999 de l’Hôpital pour enfants de Winnipeg. 1, record 9, French, - %C3%A9ducation%20en%20soins%20infirmiers%20intensifs
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-02-05
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- intensive nursing care
1, record 10, English, intensive%20nursing%20care
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Care of patients who make complex demands on nursing care as regards knowledge, skill and time. 1, record 10, English, - intensive%20nursing%20care
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
HOHEA: Hogarth, J. Glossary of health care terminology. Copenhagen, WHO Regional Office for Europe, 1978. (Public Health in Europe, No. 4). 2, record 10, English, - intensive%20nursing%20care
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- soins infirmiers intensifs
1, record 10, French, soins%20infirmiers%20intensifs
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1997-09-15
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Alert: medical devices
1, record 11, English, Alert%3A%20medical%20devices
correct, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Health Canada, Health Protection Branch, Issued by the Medical Devices Directorate, Irregular, Ottawa. To the attention of: nursing, CCU/ICU, biomedical engineering, maintenance, occupational health and safety, materiel management, housekeeping and laundry staff. 1, record 11, English, - Alert%3A%20medical%20devices
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Alerte: matériels médicaux
1, record 11, French, Alerte%3A%20mat%C3%A9riels%20m%C3%A9dicaux
correct, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Santé Canada, Direction générale de la protection de la santé, publié par la Direction des médicaments et des matériels médicaux, Ottawa. Ce communiqué Alerte est destiné aux professionnels de la santé des services suivants :soins infirmiers, unités de soins intensifs, génie biomédical, entretien, santé et sécurité au travail, gestion du matériel, entretien ménager et buanderie. 1, record 11, French, - Alerte%3A%20mat%C3%A9riels%20m%C3%A9dicaux
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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