When it comes to public awareness, there are certain topics that you in general tend to know more about. For instance, discussion revolving around the latest fashion trends and political movements is far more frequent and familiar to the ears. In comparison, public safety and medical practices take a back seat. But given the current state of the world, you need to make an active effort to understand a few things.
Summary
In this article we cover different syringe size charts for insulin, injections, & more. It is very important to be aware how different sizes are needed and how to correctly dispose of used syringes. It’s imperative to comply with the necessary safety measurements when dealing with syringes and we also have a look at injection pens and needleless injectors as well as different producers.
In this article, we also include the following topics:
- Types
- Needle gauge sizes
- IM injections
- Insulin syringe needle sizes chart
- Hypodermic needle sizes
- Vaccine needle sizes
and many more interesting facts
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For a comprehensive overview and many more details including links to compagnies in this complex area, please continue reading.
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Different syringe size charts
- For IM injections
- For Insulin
- Hypodermic
- Vaccine needle sizes
- What to consider
You may have heard that there is more than one type of syringe. But how does each type differ from the other? And which one suits your situation better? Syringes are no longer a topic that only medical professionals discuss. You may need to administer a loved one’s treatment or take a drug yourself without the supervision of a healthcare worker. Therefore, it becomes a discussion that you need to be a part of.
Typically, fertility treatments, hormone therapy, insulin, and epinephrine dosage require an in-depth understanding of how a syringe works. More importantly, you need to understand the right size for your needle and how to measure it.
Different syringe size charts
| Needle Gauge Number | Wall Thickness (mm) | Dead Volume (μL/25.4mm) | Nominal O.D. (mm) | Nominal I.D. (mm) | Find Product |
| 34 | 0.051 | 0.052 µL/25.4 mm | 0.159 | 0.051 | Fhis Dispensing 34G W/ISO Standard |
| 33 | 0.051 | 0.233 µL/25.4 mm | 0.21 | 0.108 | AgaMatrix Lancet 33G |
| 32 | 0.064 | 0.233 µL/25.4 mm | 0.235 | 0.108 | BH Supplies Pen 32G |
| 31 | 0.064 | 0.353 µL/25.4 mm | 0.261 | 0.133 | BH Supplies Pen 31G |
| 30 | 0.076 | 0.504 µL/25.4 mm | 0.312 | 0.159 | EasyTouch Insulin U-100 30G 1cc |
| 29 | 0.076 | 0.675 µL/25.4mm | 0.337 | 0.184 | Brandzig U-40 Pet Insulin 29G |
| 28 | 0.089 | 0.675 µL/25.4 mm | 0.362 | 0.184 | TRUEplus Sterile Lancets 28G |
| 27 | 0.102 | 0.876 µL/25.4 mm | 0.413 | 0.21 | Dispensing Blunt Tip Luer Lock 27G |
| 26s | 0.178 | 0.322 µL/25.4 mm | 0.474 | 0.127 | Microliter CL-G10026S-AS CTC 26sG |
| 26 | 0.102 | 1.349 µL/25.4 mm | 0.464 | 0.26 | 100pk 26G x ½ inch Disposable |
| 25s | 0.178 | 0.464 µL/25.4 mm | 0.515 | 0.153 | Hamilton 8648-01, 25sG |
| 25 | 0.127 | 1.349 µL/25.4 mm | 0.515 | 0.26 | Dispensing 25G |
| 24 | 0.127 | 1.93 µL/25.4 mm | 0.566 | 0.311 | Jenses Global Dispensing 24G |
| 23s | 0.267 | 0.268 µL/25.4 mm | 0.642 | 0.116 | Hamilton 7786-01, 23sG |
| 23 | 0.152 | 2.266 µL/25.4 mm | 0.642 | 0.337 | Dispensing Blunt Tip Luer Lock 23G |
| 22s | 0.279 | 0.563 µL/25.4 mm | 0.718 | 0.168 | Hamilton 90051, 22sG |
| 22 | 0.152 | 3.403 µL/25.4 mm | 0.718 | 0.413 | Dispensing Blunt Tip Luer Lock 22G |
| 21 | 0.152 | 5.271 µL/25.4 mm | 0.819 | 0.514 | Dispensing 21G |
| 20 | 0.152 | 7.255 µL/25.4 mm | 0.908 | 0.603 | Dispensing 20G |
| 19 | 0.191 | 9.389 µL/25.4 mm | 1.067 | 0.686 | Creative Hobbies 19G 0.5 Inch |
| 18 | 0.216 | 14.011 µL/25.4 mm | 1.27 | 0.838 | Dispensing 18G |
| 17 | 0.203 | 22.715 µL/25.4 mm | 1.473 | 1.067 | Blunt Tip Laboratory Pipetting 17G |
| 16 | 0.229 | 28.444 µL/25.4 mm | 1.651 | 1.194 | Blunt Tip 16G |
| 15 | 0.229 | 37.529 µL/25.4 mm | 1.829 | 1.372 | Duda Energy SyringeBox010 15G |
| 14 | 0.254 | 51.076 µL/25.4 mm | 2.109 | 1.6 | Blunt Tip 14G |
| 13 | 0.305 | 64.895 µL/25.4 mm | 2.413 | 1.804 | Hamilton 90513 13G |
| 12 | 0.305 | 93 µL/25.4 mm | 2.769 | 2.159 | Hamilton 7730-03 12G |
| 11 | 0.33 | 113.728 µL/25.4 mm | 3.048 | 2.388 | Hamilton 91011 11G |
| 10 | 0.356 | 144.641 µL/25.4 mm | 3.404 | 2.693 | Dispensing Blunt Tip Luer Lock 10G |
For IM injections
Intramuscular injections require not only a steady hand but the use of the right needle to deliver the medication effectively. Most medical practitioners prefer a tip anywhere from 22-gauge to 25-gauge. Since IM injections are inserted at a perpendicular angle to the skin, the more specific sizes yield better results.
For Insulin
| Needle Length | Gauge | Barrel Size |
| 3/16 inch (5mm) | 28 | 0.3 mL |
| 5/16 inch (8 mm) | 29, 30 | 0.5 mL |
| 1/2 inch (12.7 mm) | 31 | 1.0 mL |
Hypodermic
| Needle Gauge | Outside Diameter (mm) | Wing Color |
| 16G | 1.6 | White |
| 18G | 1.2 | Pink |
| 19G | 1.1 | Cream |
| 20G | 0.9 | Yellow |
| 21G | 0.8 | Green |
| 22G | 0.7 | Black |
| 23G | 0.65 | Blue |
| 25G | 0.5 | Orange |
| 26G | 0.45 | Brown |
| 27G | 0.4 | Grey |
| 29G | 0.33 | Red |
| 30G | 0.3 | Pale yellow |
Vaccine needle sizes
What to consider
- Training may be needed
- Size of syringe for the particular task
- Subcutaneous injection
- intramuscular injection
- Age / size of patient
You must install an efficient vaccination system to help control the spread of disease. In addition to proper training and gaining the public’s trust, you must choose your weapon of choice. Vaccines can’t be released into the bloodstream or the muscles with any needle. You need to assess which sizes work best for this particular task closely.
The size depends on the type of injection and the patient’s age. For subcutaneous injection, a 23 to 25-gauge tip is preferred. In this case, all ages are treated in the same way.
However, the case is slightly different for an intramuscular injection. For instance, neonates, toddlers, and infants are to be treated with 22 to 25-gauge with a length of 16 to 25 mm if the injection site is in the arm’s deltoid muscle. But if the injection site is in the Vastus Ateralis muscle, you may have to opt for a 22 to 25-gauge tip with a length of 16 to 32 mm.
As for adults, the decision depends on the patient’s weight, gender, and age. But essentially, a 22 to 25-gauge with a length of 25 mm to 38 mm works best.
