Injections sizes, sites, and uses Flashcards
1
Q
14 gauge color
A
red
2
Q
14 gauge is used for…
A
rapid infusion, surgery/trauma
3
Q
16 gauge color
A
gray
4
Q
16 gauge is used for…
A
blood transfusion but slower infusion rate than 14
5
Q
18 gauge color
A
green
6
Q
18 gauge is used for…
A
blood bolus, trauma, surgery
7
Q
20 gauge color
A
pink
8
Q
20 gauge is used for…
A
- most common for day-day adult infusions
- may be used for blood
9
Q
22 gauge color
A
blue
10
Q
22 gauge is used for…
A
- older adults
- pts. with smaller veins
- short term use
11
Q
24 gauge color
A
yellow
12
Q
24 gauge is used for
A
neonates and infants
13
Q
intradermal location
A
- anterior aspect of the forum
- upper chest
- upper back
- back of upper arm
14
Q
subcutaneous injection
A
- injection into the sub tissue that lies between the epidermis and the muscle
- insertion at 45-90 degree angle
15
Q
subcutaneous injection sites
A
- fatty area
- upper buttocks
- abdomen (avoid 2 in. from the umbilicus
