Blood Collection Equipements Flashcards
Parts of a syringe
Plunger
Barrel
Hub
Needle
Needle opening or needle circumference
NEEDLE GUAGE
Describes the diameter of the needle’s
Needle Gauge
- hallow tube within the shaft
lumen
gauge for Phlebotomy
21-22
gauge for Blood bank
16- 18
gauge commonly used for collection for small, fragile veins
23
gauge for adult
21
A sharp needle provides smooth entry into the skin with a minimum of pain
POINT
eases the shaft into the skin and prevents the needle form coring out a plug of tissue
BEVEL
Bevel is also called
Angle
Differ in both length and gauge
SHAFT
Needles used for routine venipuncture range from ¾ inches for “______” to 1 to 1 ½ long for ___________
butterflies/ standard needle
Needle shaft size used for butterfly
3/4 inches long
Size of shaft for standard needles.
1 to 1 ½ long
16 gauge
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