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2. Birmingham gauge - Wikipedia

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   The Birmingham gauge ranges from 5/0 or 00000, the lowest gauge number corresponding to the largest size of 0.500 inches (12.7 mm), to 36, the highest gauge number corresponding to the smallest size of 0.004 inches (0.10 mm).

3. French catheter scale - Wikipedia

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   However, the term gauge, abbreviated G or ga, typically refers to the Birmingham gauge for hypodermic needles. [ 1 ] The French scale measures and is proportional to the outer diameter of a catheter, with 1 French (Fr) defined as 1 ⁄ 3 millimeter, making the relationship: 1 mm = 3 Fr.

4. Winged infusion set - Wikipedia

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   When the needle enters the vein, venous blood pressure generally forces a small amount of blood into the set's transparent tubing providing a visual sign, called the "flash" or "flashback", that lets the practitioner know that the needle is actually inside of a vein. The butterfly offers advantages over a simple straight needle. The butterfly's ...

5. Injector pen - Wikipedia

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   Historically, pen needles were manufactured in lengths up to 12.7mm. Over time, pen needles designed for insulin pens have become shorter, and a 4mm long needle is considered sufficient for most people to administer subcutaneously correctly. [23] In 1989, an injector pen form of human growth hormone was licensed in New Zealand. [28]

6. Hypodermic needle - Wikipedia

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   Needles in common medical use range from 7 gauge (the largest) to 34 (the smallest). 21-gauge needles are most commonly used for drawing blood for testing purposes, and 16- or 17-gauge needles are most commonly used for blood donation, as the larger luminal cross-sectional area results in lower fluid shear, reducing harm to red blood cells ...

7. Germans worried about economic malaise ahead of ... - AOL

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   Most Germans are worried about the economy and high prices as Europe's biggest economy, once the region's economic engine, now contracts, a survey showed on Monday ahead of a February 23 election.