armbord

English translation: arm table

21:32 Dec 4, 2012
Norwegian to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general) / Medical report
Norwegian term or phrase: armbord
This term appears in a medical report. The full sentence reads "Armbord m/ geléputer hø. ve. side."
Any suggestions?
Nikolaj Widenmann
United States
Local time: 23:51
English translation:arm table
Explanation:
Again, more or less guessing, but could it be this simple?

http://www.universalmedicalinc.com/Surgical-Arm-Tables-s/191...

With a gel cushion to keep the limb stable
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Christine Andersen
Denmark
Local time: 07:51
Grading comment
Thank you.
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Summary of answers provided
4armrest
eodd
4Arm board with gel pad
Lene Johansen
3arm table
Christine Andersen


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18 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
arm table


Explanation:
Again, more or less guessing, but could it be this simple?

http://www.universalmedicalinc.com/Surgical-Arm-Tables-s/191...

With a gel cushion to keep the limb stable

Christine Andersen
Denmark
Local time: 07:51
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 40
Grading comment
Thank you.
Notes to answerer
Asker: That may very likely be it. I guess I couldn't see the forest for all the trees...

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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
armrest


Explanation:
Armrest is the word I've always used.



    Reference: http://www.pemed.com/tables/tables.htm
eodd
Local time: 06:51
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 432
Notes to answerer
Asker: Though I chose a different answer, this would have worked just as well.

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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
Arm board with gel pad


Explanation:
It is basically an arm rest.

Example sentence(s):
  • http://www.steris.com/products/arm-supports/aquagel-armboard-pad

    Reference: http://www.dornier.com/unitedstates/products/urotables/opus-...
    Reference: http://www.medline.com/product/Gel-Armboard-Pads/Armboard/Z0...
Lene Johansen
Local time: 01:51
Native speaker of: Norwegian (Bokmal)
PRO pts in category: 4
Notes to answerer
Asker: Thank you. I ended up using arm table, but arm board would work just as well.

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