cannulisation
Definition
Noun: The process or act of inserting a cannula (a thin tube) into a hollow organ or body cavity, typically for medical purposes such as drainage, administration of fluids, or access.
Usage
This is a technical medical term. It is used to describe a specific clinical procedure. * The cannulisation of the vein was performed to begin intravenous therapy. * Successful cannulisation of the bile duct allowed for the obstruction to be relieved.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in procedural documentation, surgical reports, and clinical studies.
- It can be modified by adjectives specifying the site or method, e.g., "percutaneous cannulisation," "arterial cannulisation."
Variants and Related Words
- Cannulation (noun): A more common variant with identical meaning.
- Venous cannulation is a standard step before major surgery.
- Cannulate (verb): To insert a cannula.
- The surgeon will cannulate the artery.
- Cannula (noun): The thin tube itself.
Synonyms
- Intubation (specifically refers to inserting a tube, often into the trachea)
- Catheterisation (insertion of a catheter, a similar but often flexible tube)
Related Phrases
- Vascular access: A broader term that may involve cannulisation.
- Tube insertion: A more general descriptive phrase.
Noun
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the insertion of a cannula or tube into a hollow body organ
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