canulation
Definition
- Noun:
- The insertion of a cannula or tube into a hollow body organ: The medical procedure of introducing a thin, flexible tube (a cannula) into a vessel, duct, or body cavity.
Usage
- The term "canulation" is a technical medical term. It is used to describe a specific clinical procedure, typically in hospital, surgical, or emergency care settings.
- It is often discussed in the context of establishing intravenous access, administering anesthesia, or providing drainage.
Examples
- Noun:
- Successful canulation of the vein allowed for the immediate administration of fluids.
- The procedure requires precise canulation of the bile duct.
- Emergency medical technicians are trained in rapid venous canulation.
Advanced Usage
- "to perform canulation": to carry out the procedure of inserting a cannula.
- The nurse will perform canulation before starting the IV drip.
Variants and Related Words
- Cannulation: This is a more common alternate spelling of the same word.
- Cannula (n): The hollow tube inserted during canulation.
- A butterfly cannula is often used for delicate veins.
- Cannulate (v): To insert a cannula; to perform canulation.
- The doctor will cannulate the artery for direct pressure monitoring.
Synonyms
- Intubation: Specifically refers to the insertion of a tube into the trachea to maintain an airway, which is a type of canulation.
- Catheterization: The insertion of a catheter (a type of tube), often used in similar contexts, such as urinary or cardiac catheterization.
Related Phrases
- Venous canulation: The specific insertion of a cannula into a vein.
- Venous canulation is a fundamental skill for phlebotomists.
- Arterial canulation: The insertion of a cannula into an artery, often for blood pressure monitoring.
- Arterial canulation provides continuous blood pressure data during surgery.
Noun
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the insertion of a cannula or tube into a hollow body organ
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