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What Is a 20 Gauge IV Needle?
Needles are measured using a gauge system. The “gauge” of a needle tells us how big the hole in the needle is, and higher ratings are equivalent to smaller sizes. So, a 20 gauge IV needle has a smaller hole than a 16 or 18 gauge needle, but larger than a 22 or 24 gauge needle, for example.
20 gauge IV needles are among the most commonly-used sizes of IV needles. And like other kinds of IV needles, they are used for infusion therapy and administering fluids and medications directly into the patient’s bloodstream with the aid of a cannula and IV line.
Usually, 20 gauge IV needles are used to puncture the skin of the arm or wrist for rapid delivery of fluids into the body. They’ll be connected to a cannula, which passes over the needle as it enters the skin. And a full IV line and IV bag can then be connected to the cannula in order to allow for easy delivery of fluids to the patient.
BD #381434, Peripheral IV Catheter Insyte Autoguard 20 Gauge 1.16 Inch, Pink, Retracting Safety Needle, 200 Per/Cs
B Braun #4252543-02, Introcan Safety IV Catheter 20 Ga. x 1 in., FEP, Straight, 50/Bx, 4 BX/CA
B Braun #4253574-02, Introcan Safety IV Catheter 20 Ga. x 1 in., PUR, Winged, 200/CS
ICU Medical #CH3020, SET IV ADMINISTRATION 20GTT 40INL SECONDARY DROP IN-LINE DRIP CHAMBER FLOW REGULATOR W/0.22 MICRON FILTER BAG HANGER SPIROS SPIROS LATEX-FREE DEHP-FREE, 50/CS
ICU Medical #B3218, SET IV ADMINISTRATION 20GTT 30INL LUER LOCK DEHP-FREE LATEX-FREE BAG HANGER, 50/CS
Retractable Technologies #31441, CATHETR, IV, SFTY, VNISHPNT, 20G 1 1/4"PUR, 200/CS
Smiths Medical #4059, CATHETER IV JELCO 20GX1-3/4IN WITH PLASTIC HUB RADIOPAQUE, 50/BOX
Oasis Medical #PE3520, MVR Knives PremierEdge 20g Straight 6/BX
BD #381437, Insyte Autoguard BC Shielded IV Catheter, Yellow, Non Winged, 50/Box, 4 Box/CS
Smiths Medical #SM5009, SET IV ADMINISTRATION PRIMARY 20GTT 100INL VENTED/NON VENTED DRIP CHAMBER FLOW REGULATOR NEEDLE-FREE PORT SWIVEL LUER LOCK DEHP-FREE (25/CS)
BD #383518, BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter System Single Port, 20 G x 1.75 in. (1.1 mm x 45 mm), Pink, 20/Box 80/Case
BD #383517, BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter System Single Port, 20 G x 1.25 in. (1.1 mm x 32 mm), Pink, 20/Box 80/Case
BD #381533, CATHETER IV AUTOGUARD 20GX1 200/CS
BD #381137, Catheter 20gx1-3/20" 1.16 In Catheter Length, 50/Bx, 4 BX/CA
Smiths Medical #SM873, SET IV ADMINISTRATION PRIMARY 20GTT 104INL VENTED/NON VENTED DRIP CHAMBER ROLLER CLAMP NEEDLE-FREE INJECTION PORT SWIVEL LUER LOCK VALVEX3 LATEX-FREE (25/CS)
BD #381433, CATHETER IV AUTOGUARD 20GA X 1.0INPINK 200/C
BD #381433, Insyte Autoguard IV Cath 20gx1" Ea, 50 EA/BX 4 bx/cs
Smiths Medical #4059, CATHETER IV JELCO 20GX1 3/4 50/BX 4BX/CA
Smiths Medical #3066, Protectiv Plus IV Catheter 20gX1.25" Ea, 50 EA/BX
Smiths Medical #307700, Catheter Protective IV 20Gx1" 200/CS
Smiths Medical #MX821S, SET IV ADMINISTRATION 20GTT 60INL NON VENTED 15U FILTER DRIP CHAMBER LUER LOCK LATEX-FREE LOT DEPENDENT (25/CS)
Oasis Medical #PE3520A, MVR Knives PremierEdge 20g Angled 6/BX
BD #383336, CATH IV SAF-T INTIMA 20G X -SP 200/CA
BD #381434, Insyte Autoguard IV Cath 20G 20x1.16" Ea, 50 EA/BX
Smiths Medical #307600, Catheter Protective IV 20gx1-1/4" 200/CS
Smiths Medical #442720, CATHALON IV CATHETER 20G X 1, 200/CS
Terumo #SR-OX2025CA, SURFLO ETFE I.V. Catheter, 20G x 1", 200/CS
Smiths Medical #305706, CATHETER, IV, PROTECT, 20GX 1, 200/CS
BD #383536, BD Nexiva Closed IV Catheter System Dual Port, 20 G x 1.00 in. (1.1 mm x 25 mm), Pink, 20/Box 80/Case
BD #381534, CATHETER IV WINGED 20GX1.16 AUTOGARD PNK 50/BX 4BX/C
Nipro #CI+2025, CATHETER IV 20GX1IN 50/BX 4BX/CA
Smiths Medical #3066, Protectiv Plus IV Catheter 20gX1.25" Ea, 50 EA/BX
Smiths Medical #3066, Protectiv Plus IV Catheter 20gX1.25" Ea, 50 EA/BX
Smiths Medical #3087, CATHETER IV WINGED 20GX1 50/BX 4BX/CA
Smiths Medical #MX821S, SET IV ADMINISTRATION 20GTT 60INL NON VENTED 15U FILTER DRIP CHAMBER LUER LOCK LATEX-FREE LOT DEPENDENT (25/CS)
Smiths Medical #307600, PROTECTIV W IV 20G X 1 1/4", 50/BX
Retractable Technologies #31441, CATHETER IV VNSHPT 20GX1 1/4IN RADIO PUR 50/BX 4BX/CA
Smiths Medical #3066, PROTECTIV PLUS IV CATHETER 20G X 1 1/4", 200/CS
Smiths Medical #442620, CATHETER, CATHALON IV, 20GA X 1-1/4", 50/BX
Smiths Medical #442620, CATHETER, CATHALON IV, 20GA X 1-1/4", EACH
B Braun #4251644-02, Introcan Safety IV Catheter 20 Ga. x 1.25 in., PUR, Straight, EACH
B Braun #4252527-02, Introcan Safety IV Catheter 20 Ga. x 1.75 in., FEP, Straight
Smiths Medical #307600, PROTECTIV W IV 20G X 1 1/4", EACH
Ecolab #PC0905NS, CATHETER, IV, PROTECT, ACUVANCE, 20GX, EACH
Smiths Medical #3057, PROTECTIV SAFTEY IV CATH 20G 1" 4 BX/CS, 200/CS
Terumo #SROX2032, CATHETER SURFLO TEFLON IV 20GX1 1/4" PINK W/OUT SURFLASH
BD #381434, Insyte Autoguard IV Cath 20G 20x1.16" Ea, 50 EA/BX
Smiths Medical #305706, Protectiv IV Catheter 20gx1" 50/Bx
How Does a 20 Gauge IV Needle Work?
Insertion of 20 gauge IV needles is relatively simple, and the first step of the process is to identify an injection site for the needle to be used. This site will usually be somewhere in the patient’s arm, but may be in another part of the body, like the thigh or chest, in some cases. Once the site has been identified, it will be cleaned. A tourniquet is then usually used to restrict blood flow to the area, before the needle is used to puncture the skin. The cannula then passes over the needle, which retracts, rather than staying inside the body. An IV bag can then be connected to the patient to deliver fluids.
20G IV Needle Sizes
The main feature of 20 gauge IV needles is that they are exactly 20 gauge in size. This means that it’s not possible to find different sizes of 20 gauge IV needles. However, there are other gauge sizes to choose from when you’re looking for IV needles, from 16 gauge IV needles all the way to 30 gauge models.
20G IV Needle Types
Even though there are different brands and manufacturers of 20 gauge IV needles, they’re all very similar in terms of overall shape and design. They may vary slightly in terms of the color coding and the plastic attachments connected to the needle itself, but most all follow the same type of design.
20G IV Needle Uses
20 gauge IV needles are used for IV treatment and infusion therapy. Since they're a little smaller than 16 and 18 gauge, they're commonly used with patients who have smaller veins. They can be used for delivering blood, fluids, and medicines into the body.
20G IV Needle Suppliers
B Braun, Teleflex, and Alaris Medical are among the leading suppliers of 20 gauge IV needles.
Buy Wholesale 20 Gauge IV Needles Online at CIA Medical
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