USES FLOW RATE LENGTH SIZE COLOR

(mm)
(ml/min)

IV Therapy

14G 16G 18G 20G 22G 24G

45

45

32

32

25

19

240

180

90

60

36

20

Routine
Blood
Surgery

Routine
Blood

Small Veins
Peds
Routine

Peds

Trauma
Rapid Blood
Rapid Blood
Surgery
Surgery

Important Points: Check facility protocols. In general blood should not be given in a
catheter <20G. Keep in mind the a smaller gauge # means a larger
IV catheter. Most adult patients will need an 18G or 20G. Always
consider what uids the patient will be receiving before determining
size.
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