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ATTELLE GONFLABLE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-11-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
- Protection of Life
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- vacuum splint
1, record 1, English, vacuum%20splint
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A vacuum-splint provides a quick form-fitting limb and/or spine immobilization during rescue and transportation to medical facilities. ... When the valve is open, internal pressure is equal to atmospheric pressure allowing the device to be wrapped around the body part to be immobilized. Next, a hand vacuum pump is attached to the valve and a vacuum is created. This brings the walls of the device down on polystyrene beads internally which compress and form fit to whatever it is initially wrapped around. At the same time it becomes extremely rigid and can no longer be manipulated until the valve is open again allowing internal pressure to return allowing removal of the device. 1, record 1, English, - vacuum%20splint
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- attelle gonflable
1, record 1, French, attelle%20gonflable
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sur les lieux de l'accident, les spécialistes (SAMU [Service d'Aide Médicale Urgente], pompiers, ambulanciers) possèdent généralement une attelle gonflable dans laquelle est positionnée soit une partie du corps du patient soit la totalité. Le plus souvent il s'agit d'un matelas contenant des billes duquel on retire l'air ce qui entraîne une diminution du volume de celui-ci qui vient se plaquer contre le membre que l'on désire immobiliser ou l'ensemble du corps de la personne accidentée. 1, record 1, French, - attelle%20gonflable
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1983-08-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- inflatable splint
1, record 2, English, inflatable%20splint
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The following is suggested as being typical contents of a first aid kit for carriage aboard an aeroplane for normal use: (...) inflatable splints (...) 1, record 2, English, - inflatable%20splint
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- attelle gonflable 1, record 2, French, attelle%20gonflable
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est suggéré que la trousse de premiers soins d'usage courant transportée à bord des avions comprenne: (...) des attelles gonflables, (...) 1, record 2, French, - attelle%20gonflable
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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