noun
- Plural of cannulation; the surgical or medical procedure of inserting a cannula (a thin tube) into a blood vessel or body cavity.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Commonly used in hospital and surgical contexts
Examples
- The surgeon performed several cannulations to establish intravenous access before the operation.
- Peripheral cannulations are often the first step in emergency medical procedures.
- Proper technique during cannulations reduces the risk of infection and complications.
- The nurse documented all cannulations in the patient's medical record.
- Multiple cannulations may be necessary for patients requiring long-term intravenous therapy.