Use or insertion of a tubular device into a duct, blood vessel, hollow organ, or body cavity for injecting or withdrawing fluids for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. It differs from INTUBATION in that the tube here is used to restore or maintain patency in obstructions.
Cannulation,Cannulations,Catheterizations
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D012501
Saphenous Vein
The vein which drains the foot and leg.
Saphenous Veins,Vein, Saphenous,Veins, Saphenous
D013997
Time Factors
Elements of limited time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations.
Time Series,Factor, Time,Time Factor
D014680
Veins
The vessels carrying blood away from the CAPILLARY BEDS.