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Cannulated

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can·nu·late also can·u·late  (kny-lt)
tr.v. can·nu·lat·ed also can·u·lat·ed, can·nu·lat·ing also can·u·lat·ing, can·nu·lates also can·u·lates
To insert a cannula into (a bodily cavity, duct, or vessel), as for the drainage of fluid or the administration of medication.
adj.
Tubular; hollow.

cannu·lation n.


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When a Stensen's duct injury is suspected, the duct may be cannulated and methylene blue may be gently injected into it.
The trachea was intubated to ensure a patent airway, and the right carotid artery was cannulated to measure arterial pressure.
I regularly cannulated patients for chemotherapy and other supportive therapies such as blood transfusions--many of these patients need long-term access to support their treatment, such as Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) and Central Venous Catheters (CVCs).
 
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