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capotaje

English translation: patient turning (in medical context)


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Spanish term or phrase:capotaje
English translation:patient turning (in medical context)
Entered by: Linda Tyrer
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01:42 Jul 9, 2004
Spanish to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical: Health Care / health care
Spanish term or phrase: capotaje
Cama ocupada de un lado a otro, masajes, capotajes, ejercicios respiratorios, ejercicios activos y pasivos
Christian Arista
patient turning
Explanation:
seems a possibility in this context
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Linda Tyrer
Local time: 08:51
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Summary of answers provided
4patient turningLinda Tyrer
4turn-oversDavid Brown
3wraps
Tom2004


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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
capotajes
wraps


Explanation:
is it possible that it derives from "capote" - a cloak, or cape? and in this context perhaps "wraps"?

Tom2004
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5 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
turn-overs


Explanation:
I think, similar to "capotaje" part of the wing structure of an airplane.

David Brown
Local time: 09:51
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patient turning


Explanation:
seems a possibility in this context


    Reference: http://www.lbagroup.com/turnez/intro.htm
Linda Tyrer
Local time: 08:51
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