Cannulation.
The placement of tubes (cannulae) into blood vessels or the heart to connect the patient to the cardiopulmonary bypass machine. Sites include the aorta, right atrium, femoral artery, and femoral vein.
Definition
What is cannulation?
The placement of tubes (cannulae) into blood vessels or the heart to connect the patient to the cardiopulmonary bypass machine. Sites include the aorta, right atrium, femoral artery, and femoral vein.
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