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Posted on Oct 27, 2020, 1:30 am

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LL veterans, what was your IV experience like? I know it must be less painful than the surgery itself, but I hear the size of the needle makes a big difference.
Did you get an 18, 20, or 22 gauge needle?

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Hagane

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Posted on Oct 27, 2020, 3:33 am

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typically 20-24 g is used
18g and larger are usually for more emergency situations

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precice strider

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Posted on Oct 27, 2020, 5:38 am

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I thought 18 and 16 are used for major surgeries, LL is a major inpatient surgery.
But I can see it not warranting a large IV since as it is an elective surgery the environment is as controlled as it can get.

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