Cannula

usgb/ˈkænjələ/
noun

A thin tube used to put fluids or medicines into a body part or to take out fluid. It is usually inserted into veins, arteries, etc.

The nurse inserted a cannula into the patient's vein.
Visual representation of "cannula" - A thin tube used to put fluids or medicines into a body part or to take out fluid. It is usually inserted into veins, arteries, etc.

Often appears as...

  • insert a cannula
  • iv cannula

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Medical Usage

Cannula mostly refers to medical equipment for delivering or removing fluids in healthcare.

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After surgery, he had a cannula for IV fluids.
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Placement Specific

The term 'cannula' often goes with words indicating where it's placed, like 'nasal' or 'iv'.

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She required a nasal cannula to help her breathe.
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Technical Context

Use 'cannula' when discussing medical procedures or equipment, not in casual talk.

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The paramedic prepared an IV cannula for the patient.
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