IV Gauge By Color
BLUE
What is 22 gauge?
The superficial veins on the back of the hand
What are the dorsal veins?
What is 45 degrees?
Length of time IVs inserted in the field should remain inserted before changing
What is 24 hours?
Leakage of the infused fluids into the surrouding soft tissue
What is extravasation?
GREEN
What is 18 guage?
The vein that runs along the inner section of the forearm
What is the median antebrachial vein?
The correct sequence to utilize IV sites in the upper extremities
What is distal to proximal?
First step in any IV insertion
What is hand hygiene?
Max flow rate of 18G catheter
What is 90 ml/min?
PINK
What is 20 gauge?
The vein that runs off the main cephalic vein
What is the accessory cephalic vein?
The side which the bevel should be aimed when inserting the IV
How often IV sites should be rotated
Max flow rate of 20G catheter
What is 60 ml/min?
ORANGE
What is 14 gauge?
The vein that lies in the bend of the arm
What is the median cubital vein?
The correct time to remove the tourniquet
What is after the IV has been successfully inserted?
The technique used to prep the skin prior to peripheral IV catheter insertion
What is sterile or aseptic technique?
Max flow rate of 22G catheter
What is 36 ml/min?
GRAY
What is 16 gauge?
IV site used in an emergency when vascular access is not available
What is intraosseous vascular access?
The proper way to check the patency of the IV line and blood flow
What is using a saline flush to clear and draw back blood from IV catheter?
The absolute contraindications to peripheral vein cannulation
What is none?
Frequency of gauze dressing changes
What is every 48 hours or 2 days?