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nasal cannula

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nasal cannula,
a device for delivering oxygen by way of two small tubes that are inserted into the nares.

cannula [kan´u-lah]
a tube for insertion into a vessel, duct, or cavity. During insertion its lumen is usually occupied by a trocar; following placement, the trocar is removed and the cannula remains patent as a channel for the flow of fluids.
nasal cannula one that fits into the nostrils for delivery of oxygen therapy. Called also nasal prongs.

cannula (kan´yl),
n a tube for insertion into the body; its caliber is usually occupied by a trocar during the act of insertion.
cannula, nasal,
n a small, half-moon shaped plastic tube, the ends of which fit into the nostrils of an individual.

cannula
a tube for insertion into a duct or cavity; during insertion its lumen may be occupied by a trocar.

nasal cannula
a means of delivering oxygen to dogs or cats over a long period.

nasal cannula
Critical care An O2 delivery device loosely attached to the head with 2 prongs inserted in the nose; the FiO2 delivered by an NC is 24–35%


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It can be applied to invasive ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, oxygen hoods and high-flow nasal cannula therapy.
Once the technician was finished, the woman's oxygen nasal cannula was replaced and the pulse oximeter soon indicated acceptable saturation levels.
Ensure a patent airway, and begin to administer oxygen via nasal cannula or mask.
 
 
 
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