nounfemininepl: cannulas or cannulae
cânula
1. A small flexible tube inserted into a vein or body cavity to administer medication, fluids, or nutrients, or to drain fluid
The nurse inserted a cannula into the patient's arm to deliver the intravenous medication.
A enfermeira inseriu uma cânula no braço do paciente para administrar a medicação intravenosa.
2. A tube used in surgical procedures to facilitate air or fluid passage
The surgeon used a cannula to insufflate carbon dioxide during the laparoscopic procedure.
O cirurgião usou uma cânula para insuflar dióxido de carbono durante o procedimento laparoscópico.
3. A hollow needle or tube with a blunt end used for various medical purposes
The oxygen cannula was placed under the patient's nose to improve breathing.
A cânula de oxigênio foi colocada sob o nariz do paciente para melhorar a respiração.
Cannulas are fundamental medical devices in both Brazilian and American healthcare systems. In Brazil, healthcare professionals commonly use the term 'cânula' in hospital environments. The nasal cannula for oxygen delivery is particularly common in elderly care facilities and home healthcare settings across both countries.
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