Cannulate
Cannulate
Cannulate (pronounced: /ˈkanjʊleɪt/) is a medical term that refers to the process of inserting a cannula into a body cavity, duct, or vessel.
Etymology
The term "cannulate" is derived from the Latin word "canna" which means "reed", referring to the tube-like structure of a cannula.
Procedure
The process of cannulation involves the insertion of a cannula, which is a thin tube, into a vein, artery, or body cavity to administer medication, drain off fluid, or insert a surgical instrument. The procedure is commonly used in hospitals and medical facilities and is performed by trained healthcare professionals.
Cannulation is often used in procedures such as intravenous therapy, where medication or fluids are administered directly into the veins. It is also used in procedures such as endotracheal intubation, where a tube is inserted into the windpipe to assist with breathing.
Related Terms
- Cannula: A thin tube used to administer medication, drain off fluid, or insert a surgical instrument into a body cavity, duct, or vessel.
- Intravenous therapy: A type of therapy that delivers fluids directly into a vein.
- Endotracheal intubation: A procedure in which a tube is inserted into the windpipe to assist with breathing.
See Also
- Venipuncture: The process of puncturing a vein as part of a medical procedure.
- Catheterization: The process of inserting a catheter into a body cavity, duct, or vessel.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cannulate
- Wikipedia's article - Cannulate
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