
Cannula
Medical Usage
Cannula mostly refers to medical equipment for delivering or removing fluids in healthcare.
After surgery, he had a cannula for IV fluids.
Placement Specific
The term 'cannula' often goes with words indicating where it's placed, like 'nasal' or 'iv'.
She required a nasal cannula to help her breathe.
Technical Context
Use 'cannula' when discussing medical procedures or equipment, not in casual talk.
The paramedic prepared an IV cannula for the patient.
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