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CANULE NASOPHARYNGEE [2 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- nasopharyngeal airway
1, record 1, English, nasopharyngeal%20airway
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nasopharyngeal airway: an item in the "Medical and Psychological Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 1, English, - nasopharyngeal%20airway
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- canule nasopharyngée
1, record 1, French, canule%20nasopharyng%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
canule nasopharyngée : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement médicaux et psychologiques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 1, French, - canule%20nasopharyng%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-12-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- nasopharyngeal airway
1, record 2, English, nasopharyngeal%20airway
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- NPA 2, record 2, English, NPA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- nasal trumpet 3, record 2, English, nasal%20trumpet
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hollow tube inserted into a nostril and directed along the floor of the nose to the nasopharynx to prevent the tongue from blocking off passage of air in unconscious persons. 4, record 2, English, - nasopharyngeal%20airway
Record 2, Key term(s)
- naso-pharyngeal airway
- naso pharyngeal airway
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- canule nasopharyngée
1, record 2, French, canule%20nasopharyng%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- canule nasopharyngienne 2, record 2, French, canule%20nasopharyngienne
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les canules nasopharyngées. Ces canules s'arrêtent au-dessus de l'épiglotte et sont retenues sur l'aile du nez par une collerette fixe ou ajustable. Certaines canules comportent un canal supplémentaire destiné à administrer de l'oxygène. 3, record 2, French, - canule%20nasopharyng%C3%A9e
Record 2, Key term(s)
- canule naso-pharyngée
- canule naso-pharyngienne
- canule naso pharyngée
- canule naso pharyngienne
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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