Difference between Cannula and Catheter

What is the difference between Cannula and Catheter?

Cannula as a noun is a tube inserted in the body to drain or inject fluid. while Catheter as a noun is a small tube inserted into a body cavity to remove fluid, create an opening, distend a passageway or administer a drug

Cannula

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A tube inserted in the body to drain or inject fluid. A hose or tube that connects directly to an oxygen (O2) bottle/source from the user's nose, commonly used by aircraft pilots or others needing direct oxygen breathing apparatus.

Catheter

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A small tube inserted into a body cavity to remove fluid, create an opening, distend a passageway or administer a drug

We hope you now know whether to use Cannula or Catheter in your sentence.

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