18 gauge is the smallest possible for blood collection and delivery. It’s a pretty big gauge.
Comment on Red Cross announces national blood shortage
zepheriths@lemmy.world 1 year ago
I have an idea… how’s about we learn not to use the thickest needle on the smallest people? (I am speaking from a personal experience and know this probably isn’t the norm. But it has happened 2 to many times to my mom)
jws_shadotak@sh.itjust.works 1 year ago
Chetzemoka@kbin.social 1 year ago
Unfortunately we have to use large bore needles for blood. Smaller needles will damage red blood cells :/
(I'm a nurse. It's a problem when giving blood transfusions to smaller people also.)