Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Catheterization

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.

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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.

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3 entry terms
  • Catheterizations
  • Cannulation
  • Cannulations

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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general or unspecified; prefer specifics

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  1. E02w.148w
  2. E05.157w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Catheterization. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D002404. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D002404
  2. Catheterization. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catheterization
  3. Catheterization. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2312472