arterial cannulation
[ɑrˈtɪriəl kænˈuːleɪʃən]
nounpl: arterial cannulations
cateterismo arterial
1. A medical procedure involving the insertion of a thin flexible tube (cannula) into an artery to monitor blood pressure, obtain blood samples, or administer medications
The patient underwent arterial cannulation to enable continuous hemodynamic monitoring during surgery.
O paciente foi submetido ao cateterismo arterial para permitir o monitoramento hemodinâmico contínuo durante a cirurgia.
2. The placement of a cannula within an arterial vessel for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes
Arterial cannulation is commonly performed in the radial artery for critical care patients.
O cateterismo arterial é comumente realizado na artéria radial em pacientes de cuidados críticos.
Arterial cannulation is a standard procedure in critical care settings across both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, the term 'cateterismo arterial' is the preferred medical terminology in clinical practice, particularly in ICUs and operating rooms. In the USA and English-speaking medical contexts, 'arterial line' is colloquially used by healthcare professionals. The procedure is essential in modern anesthesiology and intensive care medicine in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to place an arterial line
arterial access for hemodynamic monitoring
arterial puncture technique
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