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Is the gauge of the needle the bore size?
Yes, the larger the gauge the smaller the needle size.
What does gauge refer to on needle size?
Diameter
How do you read a 25 gauge syringe?
25 gauge is the size of the needle not the syringe. they are measured in cc's
Is a 14 gauge wire the same size as a 14 gauge needle?
No - the two have no relationship to each other at all.
What size and length needle do you use to inject vitamin b12?
21 gauge
What size gauge needle do you use to start iv in an infant?
Butterfly needles
What are the 10 qauge needles?
Gauge is a measure of how large the opening of the needle is. The larger the number the smaller the hole. Most venipuncture is done with a 16-24 gauge needle, depending on the size of the patient and the location of the vein. A 10 gauge needle would be huge.
What gauge needle is used on a 14 year old to draw blood?
It is determined by the size of the veins
What is the most important factor in choosing which gauge needle to use for venipuncture?
Size and condition of the vein
What is gauge 18?
Guage 18 in medicine is the size of a needle either for injections or for IV insertion.
What is the next size smaller after 16 gauge?
18 gauge is the next smallest from 16 gauge. Size runs from highest number being the smallest gauge to lower numbers being the larger gauge. IE: 18g 16g 14g 12g 10g
What needle has the smallest gauge?
The smallest gauge needle that I'm aware of is 22g. But no one will pierce you with anything less than 20g, and that's usually in the nose. But, the standard size piercing needle is around 16-12g, but you can make a request to be pierced at a larger gauge, if there's sufficient flesh for it to go through.
