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WRIST SUPPORT [6 records]

Record 1 2020-10-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Peripheral Equipment
CONT

Facilitated communication(FC) is a technique used to enable non‐communicative individuals to communicate through the use of a communication device. The client's hands are placed on a communication keyboard, supported at the wrist by a facilitator. Typed content is assumed to emanate from the client, with facilitator support for stability purposes only.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Périphériques (Informatique)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo periférico (Computadoras)
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Record 2 2003-12-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
CONT

The Orlan spacesuit was used for Russian EVA's on Salyut, Mir, and the International Space Station. It was designed by the Zvezda OKB [Russia : Experimental Design Bureau], and derived from the Kretchet suit intended for use on the lunar surface. It consisted of flexible limbs attached to a one-piece rigid body/helmet unit. The suit was entered through a hatch in the rear of the torso. The exterior of the hatch housed the life support equipment. Maximum operation time was three hours when the Orlan-D version of the suit was first used on Salyut 6. Later Orlan-DM versions of the suit increased this period to nine hours. The integrated design meant that no external hoses were required as in the American space suits. The suit standard pressure was 0. 40 atmospheres, so that a prebreathe period of only 30 minutes was required. Electrical power and communications were via an umbilical cord to the station. Control of the suit was via a panel on the chest, with the markings in mirror image. The cosmonaut viewed the panel using a mirror on the wrist of the suit.

OBS

Orlan spacesuit: term officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
CONT

L'utilisation d'un des protocoles mis à l'essai a été approuvée pour les astronautes qui portent la combinaison spatiale américaine EMU (pour EVA Mobility Unit) et qui empruntent le sas de l'ISS [International Space Station] pour sortir dans l'espace. Les astronautes équipés de la combinaison russe Orlan n'appliqueront pas ce protocole en raison de différences de pressurisation de la combinaison Orlan.

OBS

combinaison spatiale Orlan : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI).

Spanish

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Record 3 2000-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orthoses
CONT

Laced-Up Wrist Support-Laced closure support available in right and left...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orthèses
CONT

Les fermetures lacées [de l'orthèse] répartissent également les pressions de serrage.

Spanish

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Record 4 1999-10-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Orthoses
DEF

An orthopedic appliance used to immobilize and support the wrist while allowing free movement of the hand and fingers.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Orthèses

Spanish

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Record 5 1999-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
DEF

A type of keyboard wrist support.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
DEF

Type d'appui-poignets clavier.

Spanish

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Record 6 1986-04-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Racquet Sports
  • Sports and Casual Wear
CONT

Treatment of wrist sprains must be based on getting full use of mobility back as soon as possible... Bandaging will help if enough support is given to the wrist without restricting circulation to the fingers. You may find the wrist strap useful if you decide to continue playing with a very mild wrist injury, and as physical(and mental) support when you start to play again after a more serious wrist sprain. Many wrist strappings now available have an absorbent outer covering so that, in position, the support also serves as a sweatband wristlet.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sports de raquette
  • Vêtements de sport et de loisirs
DEF

Bandeau de tissu élastique conçu pour le poignet et servant à le renforcer, surtout après une blessure aux muscles ou aux ligaments. Il est porté comme bandage ou comme support et peut, s'il est recouvert de tissu absorbant, servir au joueur à s'éponger le front.

OBS

bracelet : Poignet en cuir ou en étoffe que certains ouvriers ou certains sportifs mettent pour ne pas se tordre le poignet.

OBS

de soutien : Servant à soutenir.

OBS

protège-poignet : D'après «protège-bassin, protège-bras, protège-coude, protège-cuisse, protège-dents, protège-front, protège-poitrine, protège-tibia».

Spanish

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