Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Cannula

Short, hollow cylinders or tubes for insertion into a canal, vessel, or body cavity.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Short, hollow cylinders or tubes for insertion into a canal, vessel, or body cavity.

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Synonyms

6 entry terms
  • Cannulae
  • High Flow Nasal Canula
  • Nasal Cannula
  • Nasal Cannulae
  • Cannula, Nasal
  • Cannulae, Nasal

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Aspects Covered

13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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History Note

2017(1978)

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Previous Indexing

  • Catheters (1963-2016)

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Tree Number

  1. E07w.132w.125w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cannula. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000072601. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000072601
  2. Cannula. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannula
  3. Cannula. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2125439