| continuous hepatic artery infusion |
ABBR: CHAI. The use of an infusion pump to provide a continuous supply of chemotherapeutic agents to the hepatic artery to control metastases from cancers of the gastrointestinal tract.
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| continuous infusion |
A controlled method of intravenous administration of drugs, fluids, or nutrients given without interruption, instead of by bolus. By adjusting the infusion rate, precise medication dosages or quantities of fluids can be given
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| continuous passive range of motion |
Continuous passive motion.
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| continuous positive-pressure breathing |
A method of mechanically assisted pulmonary inflation. A device administers air or oxygen to the lungs under a continuous pressure that is always greater than zero. SYN: continuous positive-pressure vent
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| continuous positive-pressure ventilation |
A method of mechanically assisted pulmonary ventilation. A device administers air or oxygen to the lungs under a continuous pressure that never returns to zero.
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