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PATIENT LIFT [6 records]

Record 1 2017-10-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Musculoskeletal System
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Sistema musculoesquelético (Medicina)
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Record 2 2013-01-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
  • Musculoskeletal System
  • Physiotherapy
  • Chiropractic
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).

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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
  • Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
  • Physiothérapie
  • Chiropratique
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).

Spanish

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Record 3 2002-09-19

English

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
OBS

toile : Terme en usage au CHRO et recommandé par un fabricant de lève-patients.

OBS

Il semble y avoir généralement consensus, dans le milieu infirmier, concernant l'utilisation du mot «toile» comme équivalent français de «sling».

Spanish

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Record 4 2002-07-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hospital Furniture
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mobilier d'hôpital
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
DEF

Appareil servant à soulever une personne et à la transporter d'un endroit à un autre.

Spanish

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Record 5 2002-06-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
  • Mobile Hoisting Apparatus
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.

CONT

Mobile electric patient hoist.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
  • Appareils de levage mobiles
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.

Key term(s)
  • lève personne électrique

Spanish

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Record 6 2002-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Hospital Furniture

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareils de mesure
  • Mobilier d'hôpital
Key term(s)
  • balance lève personne

Spanish

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