What is another word for Catheterization?

Pronunciation: [kˌaθɪtəɹa͡ɪzˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA)

Catheterization is a medical procedure where a catheter is inserted into a patient's body to either drain fluids or maintain unobstructed body functions. There are several other synonyms for catheterization. Urinary catheterization, urological catheterization, or simply catheterization for urinary tract infections. Intravenous catheterization involves inserting a catheter into a vein and is commonly used to draw blood samples, administer medications, or fluids. Arterial catheterization is the insertion of a thin, flexible tube into an artery to measure blood pressure or collect blood samples. Cardiac catheterization involves inserting a catheter into the heart to diagnose or treat heart conditions. Lastly, nasogastric catheterization involves the insertion of a catheter through the nose into the stomach for enteral feeding.

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Usage examples for Catheterization

It is far less harmful to the patient for her to sit up on the jar placed on the edge of the bed, than to undergo the risk of inflammation of the bladder which so often follows Catheterization.
"The Mother and Her Child"
William S. Sadler Lena K. Sadler
Accordingly Catheterization after child-birth is now postponed, and is never performed until a number of devices to get the patient to void spontaneously have been tried without success.
"The Prospective Mother A Handbook for Women During Pregnancy"
J. Morris Slemons
When these and other devices well known to every nurse are not effective, Catheterization becomes necessary.
"The Prospective Mother A Handbook for Women During Pregnancy"
J. Morris Slemons

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