cannula
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Most children we saw being treated at THQ Taunsa were given injections via a cannula – a tube inserted into a vein – which further increases the risk of infection.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2026
During the trial, STC3141 was delivered through an infusion using a cannula.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 30, 2026
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
I took it off and let Jackie stick the cannula in her nose and breathe.
From "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green
They hooked me up to a rebreathing bag and put nasal cannulae up my nose that pumped in pure oxygen.
From Slate ● Apr. 9, 2020
I ripped it off, only to find it was my rebreathing bag and nasal cannulae.
From Slate ● Apr. 9, 2020
The infusion cannulae remained in place for 1 min after the infusion.
From Nature ● Mar. 21, 2017
First Litwak and his team insert two cannulae, or tubes, of flexible silicone into the patient's open chest.
From Time Magazine Archive
A sterile, bent probe may be inserted downward in the trachea with both cannulae out to excite cough if necessary to expel secretions.
From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Jackson, Chevalier
Porters have to wheel beds through this open space, between patients being treated in chairs and nurses kneeling on the floor to remove cannulas.
From BBC ● Jan. 9, 2025
It weighs between 60 and 200 pounds depending on the model, and is attached to the child with two cannulas almost as large as garden hoses.
From Science Daily ● May 7, 2024
For example, doctors are turning to nasal cannulas, which are noninvasive prongs that blow oxygen into the nose, before a ventilator.
From The Verge ● Jul. 8, 2020
While inserting catheters and cannulas, she rattled off several reasons she thought the hospital was unprepared.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 9, 2020
A nurse rolled a cart with four praying-mantis-like arms toward the patient’s exposed belly and connected them to the cannulas.
From The New Yorker ● Sep. 23, 2019
