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Needle gauge/length
Needle gauges and length
Question | Answer |
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Gauge 22 1 1⁄2–3 in length | 3 mL |
Gauge 25 5⁄8–7⁄8 in length | 1 mL |
Gauge 25–26 1⁄2–5⁄8 in length | 1 mL insulin |
Gauge 25–28 1⁄2–5⁄8 in length | 1⁄2mL low-dose insulin |
3⁄8" to 5⁄8" (1 to 1.5 cm) long and are 25G | Needles usually used for intradermal injections |
5⁄8" to 7⁄8" (1.5 to 2 cm) long, have medium bevels, and are 25G to 23G | Needles for subcutaneous injections |
1" to 3" (2.5 to 7.5 cm) long, have medium bevels, and are 23G to 18G | Needles for intramuscular |
1" to 3" long, have long bevels, and are 25G to 14G | Needles for intravenous use |