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cannulation [kan′yəlā′shən] the insertion of a cannula into a body duct or cavity, as into the trachea, bladder, or a blood vessel. Also called cannulization. cannulate, cannulize, v. cannulation introduction of a cannula into a tubelike organ or body cavity. umbilical vein cannulation a technique used especially for neonatal collapsed primates which need long-term fluid therapy. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| reduce the frequency of cannulation in venously challenged patients; Assuming that most mosquito saliva is injected during the intradermal probing period that precedes cannulation of a blood vessel and that infection of the host correlates with the duration of salivation during probing, probing frequency could affect transmission outcome and should be investigated. The most common cause today is trauma, usually as a result of injection (by intravenous drug users) or cannulation of the vein. |
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