catheterization

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cath·e·ter·i·za·tion | \ ˌka-thə-tə-rə-ˈzā-shən

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Definition of catheterization

: the use of or introduction of a catheter (as in or into the bladder, trachea, or heart)

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Recent Examples on the Web Early treatment with clot-buster medications or a trip to the catheterization laboratory is critical. — Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2022 The fact that, during the catheterization, the artery looked normal would mean that the spasm had relaxed and the artery reopened. — New York Times, 3 Feb. 2022 However, catheterization technique needs to be meticulous to avoid introducing bacteria. — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 9 Sep. 2021 Although most people have a good outcome, some people have worsening of symptoms after surgery, requiring intermittent or permanent catheterization. — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 9 Sep. 2021 One of them was nurse Jeffrey Roussel, who works in the catheterization laboratory. — Emily Woodruff, NOLA.com, 14 Dec. 2020 Ambulances with heart patients were being diverted because the facility's catheterization lab was down, the person posted. — Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 29 Sep. 2020 Her sister, Zyniya, who is now 10, knows how to properly clean up after a catheterization, how to change a diaper, how to buckle her into the car. — Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2019 Examples might include an endoscopy or a heart catheterization that is not expected to involve significant hospital recovery time, Stack said Monday. — Darcy Costello, The Courier-Journal, 27 Apr. 2020 See More

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“Catheterization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catheterization. Accessed 14 Aug. 2022.

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