AP BIOLOGY

THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM

TRANSFUSION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Jelco number with which the blood transfusion is performed
A
18-20
B
16-18
C
22-18
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Plastic Iv Cannula 18 Gauge, For Hospital.

Detailed explanation-2: -16 Gauge: This size is mostly used in the ICU or surgery areas. This large size enables many different procedures to be performed, such as blood administration, rapid fluid administration, and so forth.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cannula Size 16G The 16G cannula size is Medium Grey in colour. It has a flow rate of 7.1L/hr for blood (180ml/minute), 10.8l/hr for plasma, and 9.4l/hr for crystalloids, such as 0.9% normal saline, 5% dextrose water.

Detailed explanation-4: -18 GAUGE (Green): This size allows you to do most tasks that the 16 gauge can. This needle is more commonly used for infusions of large amounts of liquids. 20 GAUGE (Pink): The 20 gauge needle is better for adult patients with smaller veins and in pediatrics. This size is ideal for IV infusion and blood infusion.

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