what is cannulation
Cannulation. Cannulation is the process of inserting a tube (cannula) into a passage, duct or cavity to supply or withdraw material or data. In medical dictionary, cannulation is a process used to deliver or remove body fluids under various medical conditions, like withdrawing blood for sampling. Effective needle length is extended by half the length of the original needle in cannula by surrounding either the inner or outer surfaces of a trocar needle.