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cannula

[kan-yuh-luh] / ˈkæn yə lə /


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During the trial, STC3141 was delivered through an infusion using a cannula.

From Science Daily • Jan. 30, 2026

It also called on the health service to record parental concerns, review workloads for ambulance crews, and review training around cannula, vascular access insertion, and intravenous therapy.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2025

She recalls one member, who has since died, who would regularly poll the group about which Band-Aid should cover their cannula tube.

From Slate • Nov. 2, 2024

“I don’t know how long I’ll indefinitely need the oxygen,” she added while gesturing toward her nasal cannula, “but you have no idea how blessed and how grateful I was for this holiday season.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2024

Even the nose cannula looks good on her when she smiles like that.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott