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What are the different Colours and size of IV catheter?
Gauge Specifications
| COLOR CODE | GAUGE | FLOW RATE ml/min. |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Green | 18G | 76 |
| Pink | 20G | 54 |
| Deep Blue | 22G | 31 |
| Yellow | 24G | 14 |
Which Colour cannula is used for old age?
Peripheral IV Catheter Chart
| Color | Gauge Size | Recommended Uses |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | 22G | Most infusions, Neonate, Pediatric, Older adults, Routine blood transfusion1 |
| Yellow | 24G | Most infusions, Neonate, Pediatric, Older adults, Routine blood transfusion, Neonate or Pediatric blood transfusion1 |
| Purple | 26G | Pediatrics, Neonate1 |
What Colour is a 14 gauge cannula?
16 G (grey): 1.2 + 0.4 = 1.6 mm. 14 G (orange):1.6 + 0.4 = 2 mm.
What gauge is a yellow cannula?
24G
Peripheral IV Catheter Chart
| Color | Gauge Size | Length (mm)* |
|---|---|---|
| Green | 18G | 32 mm |
| Pink | 20G | 32 mm |
| Blue | 22G | 25 mm |
| Yellow | 24G | 19 mm |
What is cannula gauge?
In simple terms, a cannula can surround the inner or outer surfaces of a trocar needle thus extending the effective needle length by at least half the length of the original needle. Its size mainly ranges from 14 to 24 gauge.
What gauge is a pink cannula?
20G
What color is a 24 gauge IV?
Peripheral IV Catheter Chart
| Color | Gauge Size | External Diameter (mm)* |
|---|---|---|
| Pink | 20G | 1.1 mm |
| Blue | 22G | 0.9 mm |
| Yellow | 24G | 0.7 mm |
| Purple | 26G | 0.6 mm |
How many types IV cannula?
There are 3 main types of IV cannulas, namely: peripheral IV Cannula, central line IV cannula and mid-line IV cannula.
What is gauge cannula?
What gauge is IV?
đź’‰20 GAUGE (Pink): The 20 gauge needle is better for adult patients with smaller veins and in pediatrics. This size is ideal for IV infusion and blood infusion. You may struggle to insert a 20 gauge into tough skin due to its size.
What is IV gauge?
IV needles are sized by gauges, and the smaller the gauge number, the bigger the needle will be. There is a size 24 gauge that is mostly used for pediatrics due to its small size. There are also 16 gauge needles that are used primarily for ICU or surgery.