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Flachschlaf

English translation: supine sleep (o. sleeping posture)

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German term or phrase:Flachschlaf
English translation:supine sleep (o. sleeping posture)
Entered by: roak

14:02 May 22, 2013
German to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical: Cardiology
German term or phrase: Flachschlaf
Herr XXXXX wird mit Dyspnoe entsprechend NYHA III und parastemalen linksthorokalen Schmerzen entsprechend Angina pectoris CCS III bei schwerer Aortenklappenstenose auf der Station 22b aufgenommen. Im Rahmen des Aufenthaltes ist eine transfemorale Aortenklappenimplantation geplant. Es kam zu Verschlechterung der Beschwerden seit ca. 7 Monaten. Der Patient berichtet außerdem über Palpitationen in Form von Herzstolpern und Schwindel. Flachschlaf sei nicht möglich. Nykturie bestehe mindestens drei Mal pro Nacht.

Would that mean sound sleep or a sleep that it not interrupted by palpitations or urination or anything else?
Whats the best word?
roak
United States
supine sleep (o. sleeping position)
Explanation:
i.e. flachliegend

So würde ich das jedenfalls verstehen.
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Cilian O'Tuama
Germany
Local time: 02:54
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Many Thanks for this Cilian
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Summary of answers provided
3 +5supine sleep (o. sleeping position)
Cilian O'Tuama
4 -1light sleep
btp-tech (X)
Summary of reference entries provided
Sleeping flat on his back
Siegfried Armbruster

Discussion entries: 3





  

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19 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +5
supine sleep (o. sleeping position)


Explanation:
i.e. flachliegend

So würde ich das jedenfalls verstehen.

Cilian O'Tuama
Germany
Local time: 02:54
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 78
Grading comment
Many Thanks for this Cilian

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Siegfried Armbruster: kein Problem, ich wollte nur eine Erklärung geben, was das Problem ist
11 mins
agree  uyuni
2 hrs
agree  franglish
4 hrs
agree  Kathinka van de Griendt
14 hrs
agree  Harald Moelzer (medical-translator)
1 day 18 hrs
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4 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): -1
light sleep


Explanation:
As a patient with occasional sleep problems, I am aware of "Flachschlaf" and "Tiefschlaf" equivalent to light sleep and deep sleep, which are different phases of brain activity throughout the "sleep" process.

btp-tech (X)
Germany
Local time: 02:54
Native speaker of: English

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
disagree  Siegfried Armbruster: do you have a severe heart problem too? Context is king.
14 hrs
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Reference comments


13 mins peer agreement (net): +3
Reference: Sleeping flat on his back

Reference information:
It's also known that breathing is harder when sleeping flat on your back (supine)
www.hypnagogia.info/blog/.../sleeping-position-get-off-your...‎


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Note added at 15 mins (2013-05-22 14:18:33 GMT)
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Sleeping flat on his/her back will cause fluid to collect in the lungs (lung edema). Therefore patients are sleeping in a sitting or semi sitting position with raised upper body.

Siegfried Armbruster
Germany
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: German
PRO pts in category: 144

Peer comments on this reference comment (and responses from the reference poster)
agree  Cilian O'Tuama: oops, didn't see you there
6 mins
agree  Gudrun Maydorn (X)
20 hrs
agree  Harald Moelzer (medical-translator)
1 day 18 hrs
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