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PATIENT LIFT [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-10-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Milgram test
1, record 1, English, Milgram%20test
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A maneuver used to detect intrathecal or extrathecal pathology(herniated disc), or pathologic pressure on the theca(wrapping of the cord) : the patient, lying supine on the examining table, raises his extended legs to a position about two inches from the table. This maneuver stretches the iliopsoas muscle and anterior abdominal muscles, and increases intrathecal pressure. The test is positive if the patient cannot hold the position, cannot lift his legs at all, or experiences pain as he attempts the maneuver. 2, record 1, English, - Milgram%20test
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- manœuvre de Milgram
1, record 1, French, man%26oelig%3Buvre%20de%20Milgram
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Síntomas (Medicina)
- Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- prueba de Milgram
1, record 1, Spanish, prueba%20de%20Milgram
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-01-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Musculoskeletal System
- Physiotherapy
- Chiropractic
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- straight-leg raise test
1, record 2, English, straight%2Dleg%20raise%20test
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- straight leg raise test 2, record 2, English, straight%20leg%20raise%20test%20
correct
- straight leg raising test 3, record 2, English, straight%20leg%20raising%20test
correct
- straight-leg-raising test 4, record 2, English, straight%2Dleg%2Draising%20test
correct
- SLR test 5, record 2, English, SLR%20test
correct
- Lasègue test 6, record 2, English, Las%C3%A8gue%20test%20
correct
- unilateral straight-leg raise test 7, record 2, English, unilateral%20straight%2Dleg%20raise%20test
correct
- unilateral SLR test 8, record 2, English, unilateral%20SLR%20test
correct
- test of Lasègue 9, record 2, English, test%20of%20Las%C3%A8gue
correct, less frequent
- Lasègue maneuver 10, record 2, English, Las%C3%A8gue%20maneuver
correct, less frequent
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A test done during [a] physical examination to determine whether a patient with low back pain has an underlying herniated disk, often located at L5 (fifth lumbar spinal nerve). 11, record 2, English, - straight%2Dleg%20raise%20test
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When performing the straight leg raise test the patient is positioned supine in the absence of pillows. The clinician lifts the patient's symptomatic leg by the posterior ankle while keeping the knee in a fully extended position. The clinician continues to lift the patient's leg by flexing at the hip until pain is illicited or end range is reached. Neurologic pain which is reproduced in the leg and low back between 30-70 degrees of hip flexion is a positive result of lumbar disc herniation at the L4-S1 nerve roots. In order to make this test more specific, the ankle can be dorsiflexed and the cervical spine flexed. This increases the stretching of the nerve root and dura. 2, record 2, English, - straight%2Dleg%20raise%20test
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
- Physiothérapie
- Chiropratique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- test d’élévation de la jambe tendue
1, record 2, French, test%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9l%C3%A9vation%20de%20la%20jambe%20tendue
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- test d’EJT 2, record 2, French, test%20d%26rsquo%3BEJT
correct, masculine noun
- test de Lasègue 3, record 2, French, test%20de%20Las%C3%A8gue
correct, masculine noun
- manœuvre de Lasègue 4, record 2, French, man%26oelig%3Buvre%20de%20Las%C3%A8gue
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le test d’élévation de la jambe tendue est un signe essentiel de hernie discale. [Le patient est allongé sur le dos et l'opérateur soulève la jambe tendue.] Ainsi, le genou est en extension pendant toute la manœuvre et l’opérateur pratique une flexion de hanche sans abduction, adduction et sans rotation. Le pied est laissé libre. Il s’agit donc d’une limitation douloureuse de la flexion de hanche. [...] On peut affirmer qu’il existe chez le sujet de moins de 50 ans une hernie discale, si l’EJT est positif. Par contre si l’EJT est négatif, il peut exister une compression nerveuse (exemple : canal lombaire étroit). 3, record 2, French, - test%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9l%C3%A9vation%20de%20la%20jambe%20tendue
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-09-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sling
1, record 3, English, sling
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hydraulic Patient Lifters, provide a safe means of lifting a patient from one area to another with a minimum of effort, easily accomplished by one attendant and the patient lift. A selection of slings is provided to accommodate the usage and needs of the patient. The most common lifting procedure is to move the disabled patient from bed to commode or wheelchair, and return to bed. 1, record 3, English, - sling
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- toile
1, record 3, French, toile
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- selle 2, record 3, French, selle
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
toile : Terme en usage au CHRO et recommandé par un fabricant de lève-patients. 3, record 3, French, - toile
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Il semble y avoir généralement consensus, dans le milieu infirmier, concernant l'utilisation du mot «toile» comme équivalent français de «sling». 4, record 3, French, - toile
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-07-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Hospital Furniture
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- patient lift
1, record 4, English, patient%20lift
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- patient lifter 2, record 4, English, patient%20lifter
correct
- patient-lifter 3, record 4, English, patient%2Dlifter
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lift-Aid : Portable patient lifter for lifting patients from supine to sitting position and for transfer to wheelchair, commode, bath, and auto during home care. 2, record 4, English, - patient%20lift
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Mobilier d'hôpital
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- lève-personne
1, record 4, French, l%C3%A8ve%2Dpersonne
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- lève-malade 2, record 4, French, l%C3%A8ve%2Dmalade
correct, masculine noun
- lève-patient 2, record 4, French, l%C3%A8ve%2Dpatient
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Appareil servant à soulever une personne et à la transporter d'un endroit à un autre. 1, record 4, French, - l%C3%A8ve%2Dpersonne
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-06-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
- Mobile Hoisting Apparatus
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- electric patient lift
1, record 5, English, electric%20patient%20lift
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- electric patient hoist 2, record 5, English, electric%20patient%20hoist
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The EZ Lift is a battery powered electric patient lift which, in most cases, can be operated by one person. Its primary function is to lift patients from the bed, chair, toilet and floor. 1, record 5, English, - electric%20patient%20lift
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Mobile electric patient hoist. 2, record 5, English, - electric%20patient%20lift
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
- Appareils de levage mobiles
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- lève-personne électrique
1, record 5, French, l%C3%A8ve%2Dpersonne%20%C3%A9lectrique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lève-personne électrique [...] Sa capacité de levage est de 175 kg [...] Fonctionne avec sa batterie à chargeur intégré et sa télécommande aimantée, il est [...] maniable, démontable, facile à ranger. 1, record 5, French, - l%C3%A8ve%2Dpersonne%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record 5, Key term(s)
- lève personne électrique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-01-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Measuring Instruments
- Hospital Furniture
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- patient lift scale
1, record 6, English, patient%20lift%20scale
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appareils de mesure
- Mobilier d'hôpital
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- balance lève-personne
1, record 6, French, balance%20l%C3%A8ve%2Dpersonne
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Key term(s)
- balance lève personne
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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