Color Gauge Size Water Flow Rate (mL/min)*
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Green 18G ~90 mL/min
Pink 20G ~60 mL/min
Blue 22G ~36 mL/min
Yellow 24G ~20 mL/min
What is the standard gauge of IV catheter?
The biggest diameter for IV catheters is 14G and the smallest is 26G. This is a bit contradictory, so keep that in mind,” Pernilla Sjödahl points out. The most common site for an IV catheter is the forearm, the back of the hand or the antecubital fossa.Jun 23, 2020
What is the most common IV catheter size?
There is a size 24 gauge that is mostly used for pediatrics due to its small size. There are also 16 gauge needles that are used primarily for ICU or surgery. Nevertheless, 18, 20, and 22 gauge is the size you'll encounter most frequently in most areas of nursing.