tubal insufflation


insufflation

 [in″sŭ-fla´shun] 1. the blowing of a powder, vapor, or gas into a body cavity.2. a drug administered by this method, especially a powder or aerosol carried into the respiratory passages.perirenal insufflation injection of air around the kidney for radiologic examination of the adrenal glands.tracheal gas insufflation continuous insufflation of a low flow of fresh gas to the distal endotracheal tube, believed capable of flushing out the anatomical dead space and thus reducing Paco2.tubal insufflation Rubin's test.

tubal insufflation

Test for patency of the fallopian tubes. See: Rubin testSee also: insufflation