Syringe Information

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cap

protects the needle

<p>protects the needle</p>
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shaft

the long part of a needle

<p>the long part of a needle</p>
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bevel

slanted, open area of needle

<p>slanted, open area of needle</p>
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hub

attaches needle to syringe

<p>attaches needle to syringe</p>
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tip

end of syringe that attaches to needle

<p>end of syringe that attaches to needle</p>
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barrel

the hollow part of syringe that holds the medication

<p>the hollow part of syringe that holds the medication</p>
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piston

rubber stopper at end of plunger

<p>rubber stopper at end of plunger</p>
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plunger

fits within barrel and moves in and out

<p>fits within barrel and moves in and out</p>
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Luer-Lok Syringe

has a threaded tip to hold the hub of the needle securely; not great when you need to use multiple needles/syringes

<p>has a threaded tip to hold the hub of the needle securely; not great when you need to use multiple needles/syringes</p>
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Slip tip Syringe

standard syringe tip

<p>standard syringe tip</p>
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Eccentric Syringe

used to get a straighter angle for IV injections

<p>used to get a straighter angle for IV injections</p>
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Catheter tip

used to administer oral medications and liquefied food

<p>used to administer oral medications and liquefied food</p>