cannulation

[/ˌkænjəˈleɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: cannulations
canulação
1. The medical procedure of inserting a cannula (a thin tube) into a blood vessel or body cavity
The nurse performed cannulation to establish intravenous access for the patient.
A enfermeira realizou a canulação para estabelecer acesso intravenoso no paciente.
2. The act or process of inserting a cannula for medical treatment or monitoring
Successful cannulation is critical in emergency medicine to deliver fluids and medications quickly.
A canulação bem-sucedida é crítica na medicina de emergência para administrar fluidos e medicamentos rapidamente.
This is a specialized medical term commonly used in hospitals, emergency rooms, and clinical settings in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it is primarily used by healthcare professionals and is not part of everyday vocabulary. The procedure is fundamental to modern emergency and acute care medicine across both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
catheterizationintubationvenipuncture
Antonyms / Antônimos
decannulationremoval

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
canulação
Standard medical term used in hospitals and clinical settings
Portugal
canulação
Same term used in Portuguese healthcare system
Medical English (USA)
cannulation
Preferred term in American medical practice; alternative spelling 'canulation' is less common

Related Words

cannulaintravenouscathetervascular accessvenous accessarterial cannulationcentral venous cannulation

Related Idioms & Phrases

successful cannulation
difficult cannulation
cannulation attempt
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