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Record 1 2016-02-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medical and Surgical Equipment
DEF

Folded sheet which is longer than the width of the bed and usually made of absorbent cotton twill.

OBS

It is placed across the bed, under the patient, and when soiled is easily replaced, or by a slight adjustment a cool pach may be provided.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement médico-chirurgical
DEF

Pièce de tissu ou de caoutchouc interposée entre la personne alitée et le drap inférieur de manière à préserver ce dernier des excrétions organiques.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo médico y quirúrgico
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