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COMPRESSION THERAPY [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-01-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
- Vessels (Medicine)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- compression therapy
1, record 1, English, compression%20therapy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The treatment of venous insufficiency, varicose veins, or venous ulceration of the lower limbs by having the patient wear compressing garments such as elastic support stockings. 2, record 1, English, - compression%20therapy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
- Vaisseaux (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- compressothérapie
1, record 1, French, compressoth%C3%A9rapie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'utilisation d'un bandage de compression élastique est reconnue comme un complément indispensable au traitement de la TVP [thrombose veineuse profonde] par anticoagulants. La compressothérapie peut réduire l'insuffisance veineuse, qui est un facteur de risque de la TVP. 2, record 1, French, - compressoth%C3%A9rapie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1997-07-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Non-Surgical Treatment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- elbow wrap
1, record 2, English, elbow%20wrap
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- wrap of elbow 2, record 2, English, wrap%20of%20elbow
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... elbow wrap : Ideal for sports injuries such as tennis elbow, sprains, and sore muscles. Also perfect for general orthopedic therapy or post-operative relief. Easy on/off elastic Ace wrap attaches with Velcro straps to give a universal fit and excellent compression. Easily attaches to the active cooling liquid transport unit, which can provide either rapid ice(32o F) therapy or comfortable, long-duration PCM(50o F) therapy. 1, record 2, English, - elbow%20wrap
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bandage pour coude
1, record 2, French, bandage%20pour%20coude
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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