Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Punctures

Incision of tissues for injection of medication or for other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Punctures of the skin, for example may be used for diagnostic drainage; of blood vessels for diagnostic imaging procedures.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Incision of tissues for injection of medication or for other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. Punctures of the skin, for example may be used for diagnostic drainage; of blood vessels for diagnostic imaging procedures.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Puncture
  • Micropunctures
  • Micropuncture

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Aspects Covered

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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Indexing Annotation

restrict to penetration procedures for diagnosis or therapy: do not confuse with traumatic punctures ( = WOUNDS, PENETRATING or specifics)

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  1. E02w.800
  2. E04w.665

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Punctures. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D011677. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D011677
  2. Punctures. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3396153