Patient lifter

Spanish translation: see below - it is the same principle as hoisting cargo from a dock to a ship.

08:08 Jun 8, 2000
English to Spanish translations [PRO]
Medical
English term or phrase: Patient lifter
This is a piece of equipment that hoists patients up and down, eg off beds. It is operated via a motor and remote control handset. I think the patient either sits in it or lies on it, a button is pressed and the machine raises or lowers the patient. Would something like "monta-enfermo" be appropriate? Any other suggestions?

Thanks,
Sarah
Sarah Pearman
United Kingdom
Local time: 01:56
Spanish translation:see below - it is the same principle as hoisting cargo from a dock to a ship.
Explanation:
I am a medical interpreter for workmen compensation cases and attend patients in hospitals, clinics, therapy and yes at home when they cannot attend outside appointments due to the severity of their injuries and do not need hospitalization. One of my patients is a quadriplegic and we use this device with him. Es una grua manual o electrica con ruedas para levantar al paciente de la cama usando un asiento de lona (desde los muslos hasta los hombros) con ojales en cada esquina que se enganchan en cadenas de la grua, se alza el paciente de la cama, se mece hacia la silla de ruedas y se baja con cuidado para colocarlo y despues que este sentado se desengancha la lona de las cadenas de la grua y se mueve la grua del paso. Es muy efectivo y guarda las espaldas de los atendientes.
Selected response from:

AWatts
Local time: 20:56
Grading comment
Thank you - the explanation was very helpful.
Sarah
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
naelevador eléctrico para pacientes
Jesús Paredes
naMy suggestion is:
Luz Bordenkircher
nasee below - it is the same principle as hoisting cargo from a dock to a ship.
AWatts


  

Answers


22 mins
elevador eléctrico para pacientes


Explanation:
Un número decreciente de personal se ocupaba de un número creciente de pacientes o discapacitados, por lo que no tenían tiempo para utilizar los nuevos equipos, como elevadores mecánicos, etc., es más rápido realizar el trabajo manualmente. Con un elevador eléctrico, se emplea hasta 1 minuto y medio para levantar a un paciente y cambiarlo de la cama a la silla de ruedas. Manualmente esta operación se realiza en 10 - 20 segundos.



    Reference: http://www.istas.ccoo.es/ip/foro3.htm
Jesús Paredes
Local time: 20:56
PRO pts in pair: 302
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

3 hrs
My suggestion is:


Explanation:
Movilizador de pacientes

Luz Bordenkircher
Local time: 20:56
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in SpanishSpanish
PRO pts in pair: 208
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

1 day 5 hrs
see below - it is the same principle as hoisting cargo from a dock to a ship.


Explanation:
I am a medical interpreter for workmen compensation cases and attend patients in hospitals, clinics, therapy and yes at home when they cannot attend outside appointments due to the severity of their injuries and do not need hospitalization. One of my patients is a quadriplegic and we use this device with him. Es una grua manual o electrica con ruedas para levantar al paciente de la cama usando un asiento de lona (desde los muslos hasta los hombros) con ojales en cada esquina que se enganchan en cadenas de la grua, se alza el paciente de la cama, se mece hacia la silla de ruedas y se baja con cuidado para colocarlo y despues que este sentado se desengancha la lona de las cadenas de la grua y se mueve la grua del paso. Es muy efectivo y guarda las espaldas de los atendientes.

AWatts
Local time: 20:56
PRO pts in pair: 29
Grading comment
Thank you - the explanation was very helpful.
Sarah
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)



Login or register (free and only takes a few minutes) to participate in this question.

You will also have access to many other tools and opportunities designed for those who have language-related jobs (or are passionate about them). Participation is free and the site has a strict confidentiality policy.

KudoZ™ translation help

The KudoZ network provides a framework for translators and others to assist each other with translations or explanations of terms and short phrases.


See also:
Term search
  • All of ProZ.com
  • Term search
  • Jobs
  • Forums
  • Multiple search