Insufflation

The blowing of a medical powder into any body cavity.


The act of blowing gas, vapour or powder into the lungs or another body cavity as a treatment.


Blowing of a material (e.g., gas or powder) into a tube, cavity, or organ of the body to allow visual examination, to determine if an obstruction is present, or to introduce a drug (e.g., introduction of gas into the Fallopian tubes to determine whether or not they are open, Rubin test).


The act of blowing gas or a powder, such as a medication, into a body cavity.


Insufflation means the blowing of powder or vapour into a cavity, especially through the air passages, for the treatment of disease.


The act of blowing a gas, vapor, or powder into a cavity, as the lungs.


The inflation of the abdominal cavity with carbon dioxide, carried out before laparoscopy, serves the purpose of creating a spacious environment for the surgeon to manipulate surgical instruments. This procedure allows the surgeon ample room to maneuver during the surgical intervention.


Insufflation is a method where air, other gases, or powder is introduced into a body cavity. This technique aids medical examinations by making it simpler to view organs or detect obstructions. For instance, in laparoscopy, carbon dioxide is used to insufflate the abdomen.


The act of introducing a powder or liquid into a hollow space by blowing.


 


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