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ASPHYXIANT [7 records]

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Record 1 2018-12-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Toxicology
  • Respiratory System
  • CBRNE Weapons
DEF

A toxicant that causes hypoxia, which can result in central nervous system depression or cardiovascular effects.

OBS

Loss of consciousness and ultimately death can occur.

OBS

asphyxiant: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toxicologie
  • Appareil respiratoire
  • Armes CBRNE
DEF

Toxique induisant une hypoxie, pouvant entraîner une dépression du système nerveux central ou des effets cardio-vasculaires.

CONT

Les asphyxiants. Ce sont des substances qui causent une déficience en oxygène sans interférer avec la mécanique de la respiration. [On trouve :] A. Les asphyxiants simples. [...] B. Les asphyxiants chimiques.

OBS

Une perte de conscience et, finalement, la mort peuvent survenir.

OBS

asphyxiant : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Toxicología
  • Aparato respiratorio
  • Armas QBRNE
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Record 2 2018-05-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Toxicology
  • Respiratory System
DEF

An agent that prevents the delivery of oxygen from the bloodstream to cells, or that disables the biochemistry of cellular respiration even in the presence of adequate oxygen levels in the blood.

OBS

Chemical asphyxiants include agents such as carbon monoxide and cyanide. Initial treatment consists of the administration of 100% inspired oxygen, usually by nonrebreather mask.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toxicologie
  • Appareil respiratoire
CONT

Le monoxyde de carbone est un asphyxiant chimique qui interfère avec la distribution de l'oxygène aux tissus et aux organes.

Spanish

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Record 3 2018-05-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Toxicology
  • Respiratory System
DEF

A gas that displaces oxygen from the atmosphere, thereby reducing the amount of oxygen available during inhalation.

CONT

Common simple asphyxiants are nitrogen, methane, helium, and carbon dioxide.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toxicologie
  • Appareil respiratoire
DEF

[...] gaz inertes qui diluent l'oxygène de l'air et le réduisent à un niveau rendant la vie impossible.

CONT

Asphyxiants simples : méthane, éthane, hydrogène, hélium.

Spanish

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Record 4 2012-02-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • CBRNE Weapons
  • Respiratory System
  • Toxicology
DEF

In military medicine, a casualty gas, such as phosgene, that causes irritation and inflammation of the bronchial tubes and lungs.

Key term(s)
  • suffocating agent

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes CBRNE
  • Appareil respiratoire
  • Toxicologie
OBS

suffocant : Se dit de ce qui gêne ou fait perdre la respiration; étouffant, asphyxiant.

Key term(s)
  • toxique suffocant

Spanish

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Record 5 2012-02-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • CBRNE Weapons
  • Toxicology
  • Respiratory System
DEF

Any gas, such as carbon monoxide, used to asphyxiate in chemical warfare.

CONT

"poison gases": Substances used in chemical warfare for their nuisance value or to cause casualties: they consist of tear gases, nose gases, choking gases, asphyxiating gases and blister gases.

OBS

Term extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes CBRNE
  • Toxicologie
  • Appareil respiratoire
DEF

Gaz de combat provoquant l'asphyxie.

OBS

Termes tirés du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Armas QBRNE
  • Toxicología
  • Aparato respiratorio
DEF

Gas tóxico que dificulta o impide la respiración.

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Record 6 2003-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • CBRNE Weapons

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes CBRNE

Spanish

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Record 7 2002-09-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Respiratory System
  • Toxicology
  • CBRNE Weapons
DEF

Producing asphyxia.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil respiratoire
  • Toxicologie
  • Armes CBRNE
DEF

Se dit de ce qui asphyxie.

OBS

[Ex. :] Gaz asphyxiant. Atmosphère asphyxiante.

Spanish

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