cannulation
/ˌkænjəˈleɪʃən/
noun
- The medical procedure of inserting a thin tube (cannula) into a vein or body cavity to give fluids or medicine, or to drain fluid.
- Cannulation is often used during surgery to deliver anesthesia directly into the bloodstream.
- The nurse performed a cannulation to start the patient's IV drip.
- Learning proper cannulation techniques is essential for paramedics.
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