IV Cannula Size, Color Coding, Flow Rate, and Uses

Vocabulary flashcards covering IV cannula gauge sizes, color codes, flow rates, and clinical uses based on the provided reference chart.

IV Cannula Color Coding and Flow Rate Chart

A reference table outlining IV catheter sizes (14G to 26G), color coding, flow rates, and clinical applications.

14G IV Cannula

An orange color-coded IV cannula with a flow rate of $270\,ml/min$, used for trauma patients and rapid, large volume replacement.

16G IV Cannula

A grey color-coded IV cannula with a flow rate of $236\,ml/min$, used for trauma patients, major surgery, intra partum/post partum, GI bleeds, multiple blood transfers, and high volume of fluids.

17G IV Cannula

A white color-coded IV cannula with a flow rate of $125\,ml/min$, listed as newly added.

18G IV Cannula

A green color-coded IV cannula with a flow rate of $103\,ml/min$, used for blood products, delivery of irritant medications, major surgery, and contrast study.

20G IV Cannula

A pink color-coded IV cannula with a flow rate of $67\,ml/min$, used for general use IV maintenance, IV antibiotics, and IV analgesics.

22G IV Cannula

A blue color-coded IV cannula with a flow rate of $42\,ml/min$, used for small or fragile veins and cytotoxic therapy.

24G IV Cannula

A yellow color-coded IV cannula with a flow rate of $20\,ml/min$, used for pediatric usage.

26G IV Cannula

A violet color-coded IV cannula with a flow rate of $13\,ml/min$, listed as newly added.