branula

plural branulas

1. A small, flexible tube (cannula) inserted into a vein, typically in the hand or arm, to administer fluids, medications, or to draw blood.

   Push the branula until it shows blood backflow.

   2022, Hamidah Hassan, Santhna Letchumi Panduragan, Samsiah Mat, Mohd Said Nurumal, Jalina Karim, Essential Nursing Guidelines Clinical Skills and Procedures, Universiti Malaysia Sabah Press, page 233

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   Inserting a branula into a child's veins remains a challenging procedure for doctors, not only because the veins are so small, but also because children tend to resist aggressively.

   2016, Dr Anwar Fazal, Dr Aizzat, Dr Azah, Dr Fatin Liyana, Dr Mafeitz, Dr Mahyuddin, Dr Beni Rusani, Dr Lutfi, Dr Dhesi, Dr Zy Masri, Dr Syamirulah, OPNS, MOFrust, DIAgnosis Apokalips, WhiteCoat Group Sdn. Bhd., page 51

   The existing intravenous access is used via branula.

   2019, Mike Chan, Dmitry Klokol, A Comprehensive Guide to Biological Medicine and Wellness, reprint edition, Troubador Publishing Ltd, page 124