Definition that contains catheter
- catheterization the operation of introducing a catheter into the body
- tpn administration of a nutritionally adequate solution through a catheter into the vena cava; used in cases of long-term coma or severe burns or severe gastrointestinal syndromes
- endotracheal tube a catheter that is inserted into the trachea through the mouth or nose in order to maintain an open air passage or to deliver oxygen or to permit the suctioning of mucus or to prevent aspiration of the stomach contents
- catheterize insert a catheter into (a body part)
- hyperalimentation administration of a nutritionally adequate solution through a catheter into the vena cava; used in cases of long-term coma or severe burns or severe gastrointestinal syndromes
- catheterise insert a catheter into (a body part)
- total parenteral nutrition administration of a nutritionally adequate solution through a catheter into the vena cava; used in cases of long-term coma or severe burns or severe gastrointestinal syndromes
- catheterisation the operation of introducing a catheter into the body