Is Insufflation a Word?

Is Insufflation a Word?

Insufflation (Latin: insufflare, lit. 'to blow into') is the act of blowing something (such as a gas, powder, or vapor) into a body cavity.

What are Insufflators used for?

In addition to oxygenating patients, insufflation is used to ventilate patients and to administer/maintain general anesthesia.

What does instillation mean?

Listen to pronunciation. (in-stih-LAY-shun) In medicine, a method used to put a liquid into the body slowly or drop by drop.

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