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HAND BANDAGE [2 records]

Record 1 2008-08-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgical Instruments
DEF

[A scissors with] a protruding leading edge that allows insertion under a bandage and prevents injuring the patient.

OBS

Proper name: Lister bandage scissors ... Features: one blade, extended probe point; one blade, round point; blades angled. Uses: To cut or remove bandages and splints.

OBS

Lister scissors [are] scissors designed for the crossways cutting of bandages that are in place on the patient. The blades take a 45° angle at the pivot so that they can be inserted under the bandage and leave the knuckles of the cutting hand clear of the patient. The lower blade has a rounded, blunt end to facilitate entry under the bandage without catching the blade.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments chirurgicaux
DEF

Ciseaux coudés en acier inoxydable, permettant la découpe des bandages et le retrait des contentions adhésives; ils comportent une pointe arrondie pour prévenir tout risque de blessure.

CONT

Les ciseaux Lister [sont des] ciseaux à pansements [qui] ont été [conçus] spécifiquement pour l'enlèvement sans risques de pansements et de bandes. [Ils sont munis d'une] tête ergonomique élargie [de sorte que] la compresse ou le pansement peuvent être soulevés sans douleur. La lame incorporée évite toutes blessures.

Spanish

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Record 2 2001-03-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Boxing

French

Domaine(s)
  • Boxe

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Boxeo
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