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AVALUNG [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-01-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
- Security Devices
- Protection of Life
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Avalung
1, record 1, English, Avalung
correct, trademark
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A breathing device that helps delay the buildup of carbon dioxide around a buried avalanche victim. 2, record 1, English, - Avalung
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Avalung is a lightweight tube worn over the outside of your jacket. If you get caught in an avalanche, you push the plastic mouthpiece toward your mouth ... and start breathing through it. 3, record 1, English, - Avalung
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Avalung is typically included within a vest or jacket that holds the breathing framework. 2, record 1, English, - Avalung
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Avalung
1, record 1, French, Avalung
correct, trademark, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Appareil qui] permet de respirer sous la neige et a pour but d'augmenter les chances de survie en cas d'ensevelissement en retardant l'asphyxie. 2, record 1, French, - Avalung
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'Avalung a été inventé par le Dr. Crowley [...] Il ressemble à un harnais et fonctionne un peu comme un tuba de plongée. Grâce à un embout que l'on place dans sa bouche et un tuyau souple, on peut inspirer l'air qui se trouve dans la neige au contact d'un petit filet maillé (retenant la neige), situé au niveau de l'abdomen. L'expiration se fait par le même embout, mais l'air expiré ne vient jamais vicier l'air inspiré, puisqu'il est rejeté dans le dos de la victime. Il pèse 265 g. 3, record 1, French, - Avalung
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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