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COMPRESSION STOP [2 records]

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Record 1 2016-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
  • Taps and Plumbing Accessories
CONT

Compression stop valves are most commonly used to install a shut off valve on copper tubing. This type of shut off valve compresses a brass feral onto the copper with a nut holding it tight into the shut off valve.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
  • Robinetterie et accessoires

Spanish

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Record 2 2010-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Surgical Treatment
DEF

An instrument for the circular compression of a limb with interruption of its blood supply. It is intended to stop the circulation in the limb and prevent haemorrhage from a wound, or during a surgical operation performed upon some part of the limb.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Traitements non chirurgicaux
DEF

Lien servant à comprimer circulairement un membre pour arrêter une hémorragie.

OBS

Ne pas confondre «tourniquet» et «garrot».

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tratamiento sin cirugía
DEF

Instrumento quirúrgico para evitar o contener la hemorragia en operaciones y heridas de las extremidades.

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