Re: Problem with translation

From: Pawel Torynski (torynski_at_o2.pl)
Date: 10/22/04 

Date: Fri, 22 Oct 2004 09:06:28 +0200

Thanks for explein and correct wrong expression. I'll cope with my
translation now.
Thanks
Pawel

Carey Gregory wrote:
> Pawel Torynski <torynski@o2.pl> wrote:
>
>
>>Hi!
>>I need translate names medical products from English to Polish. I cannot
>> find it in dictionaries. Please, Explain me what does mean this
>>expressions:
>
>
>>- nasal oxigen canula
>
>
> A device for delivering low flows of oxygen through the nose. Here's a
> photo of one
> http://www.ozoneservices.com/products/med/inhalation/images/cannulas/02-b.jpg
>
> The two outlets (colored green in this photo) fit into each nostril.
> There's a drawing here showing how it's worn.
> http://www.ozoneservices.com/products/med/inhalation/cannula.htm
>
>
>>- airway steril
>
>
> A sterile airway device. There are several types of airway devices, but I'm
> guessing this refers to the simple oropharyngeal airway. This is a set of
> them in different sizes http://www.life-assist.com/aa07.jpg The device
> fits into the mouth, maintaining an open airway. It can only be used in a
> patient who's unconscious and has no gag reflex.
>
> "Airway" is a generic term. It could also refer to endotracheal tubes,
> laryngeal mask airways, Combitubes, or several other types of airway
> devices.
>
>
>>- yankuar set-steril
>
>
> It's spelled "yankauer." A sterile device for suctioning the airway. Photo
> here http://www.life-assist.com/suc/oh4052.jpg
>
>
>>- Philadelphia collar
>
>
> A soft collar that fits around the neck in order to hold the neck in a
> normal position.
> http://www.spineuniverse.com/displayarticle.php/article2089.html
>
> These are used to maintain neck normal position in patients with spinal
> injuries, patients who are intubated, or any other time movement of the head
> and neck needs to be minimized.
>
>
>>- lumbortod corset
>
>
> I don't know what "lumbortod" means (I think you may have it spelled wrong),
> but a corset is a device that fits around the lower abdomen and provides
> support to the spine
> http://www.orthomed.co.za/Corsets/LumberDorsal05.asp
>
>
>>- holder medical
>
>
> Don't know. That could be a number of different things.
>
>
>>- Pharmaceutical Rubber Stoppers
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>
> Stoppers are removable seals for sealing bottles, test tubes, etc. Some
> photos here https://www.ewestdirect.com/Products.asp?CategoryID=32
>
>