POLYCATH I.V. CANNULA 22G 1s

18-20 gauge is used for most of the venous access procedures. Gauge 16 is the largest cannula and is used preferably in fast resuscitation and fluid replacement. For any patient, in general, the smallest size of the catheter that can be effectively used to deliver the prescribed therapy should be used.

A blue-colored cannula indicates a 22 gauge, which allows a fluid flow rate of 36 milliliters per minute. ... The standard cannula for routine use is pink-colored. A 20-gauge cannula, it has a fluid flow rate of 61 milliliters per minute.

Median antecubital, cephalic and basilic veins are easy to hit and tend to last quite well if splinted properly. These veins are the preferred sites for insertion of percutaneous central venous catheters.

The biggest diameter for IV catheters is 14G and the smallest is 26G.

Sterile IV cannula to be introduced into a peripheral vein for infusing fluids, administering IV drugs. The selected sizes are the most commonly used: - 16G (1.70 x 45mm) grey, flow rate approx. 180ml/min, for adults: IV infusion.

There are 3 main types of IV cannulas, namely: peripheral IV Cannula, central line IV cannula and mid-line IV cannula.