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English translation: Relief of the actual person

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22:37 May 19, 2009

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Medical - Human Resources

English term or phrase: periodic relief

Similar to other professions requiring constant vigilance, it is generally accepted that periodic relief of anesthesia providers is necessary to promote patient safety.

periodic breaks during long procedures?
or does it refer to the relieving anesthetist?

Allda KudoZ activity Questions: 526 (1 open) (4 closed without grading) Answers: 204
Local time: 03:07

English translation:Relief of the actual person

Explanation:
The way I read this, it is the actual anesthesiologist who needs a break every now and then. The reason I think this, is because of the 'professions requiring constant vigilance' part before, indicating that we are talking about the profession, or in other words, the person. 'Anesthesia providers' is then a roundabout way of saying anesthesiologist.

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Thank you Allda!