IV gauges & colors- IV Therapy
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Ideal for everything
18G (20G used for multiple purposes too)
What IV size is used for contrast?
20G (to right AC)
18G
Blood transfusion, or large volume infusions
What color is a 22G IV?
Blue
What color is a 14G IV?
Orange
What color is a 20G IV?
Pink
What color is a 16G IV?
Gray
What color is an 18G IV?
Green
14G
Massive trauma situation
22G
Most chemo infusions; patients with small veins; elderly or pediatric patients
20G
Multipurpose IV; for medication, hydration, and routine therapies
16G
Trauma, surgeries, or multiple large volume infusions
24G
Very fragile veins; elderly or pediatric patients
What color is a 24G IV?
Yellow
