Assessment
Questionnaire

Have a symptom?
See what questions
a doctor would ask.
 
Next
Organs » Hypodermic needle
 

Hypodermic needle

Descriptions of Hypodermic needle

Hypodermic needle : hollow, sharp-pointed needle used for injection or infusion of fluids.
Source: CRISP

Summary Information: Hypodermic needle

Hypodermic needle: A hypodermic needle is a hollow metal spike designed to administer fluids to or remove fluids from the body below the skin surface or blood vessel. The needle is connected to a syringe or catheter. The needle gauge is inversely proportional to the diameter or width of the needle. For example, a 26G (gauge) needle refers to a 0.45-millimeter diameter, while a 12G needle refers to 2.8-millimeter diameter.

Diseases Related To Medical Device: Hypodermic needle

These diseases are related to the medical device Hypodermic needle:

  • Drug delivery
  • Blood collection

Hypodermic needle: Similar Related Devices

These other medical devices are related to Hypodermic needle:

More Medical Device Topics

  • Epidural anesthesia kit
  • Epidural catheter
  • Epinephrine autoinjector
  • Episiotomy scissors
  • Epistaxis balloon
  • Er:YAG laser
  • Ergometer
  • Erythropoietin assay system
  • Erythropoietin chemiluminescent immunoassay system
  • Erythropoietin enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay system
  • Escherichia coli assay system
  • Escherichia coli immunoassay system
  • Esophageal balloon dilator
  • Esophageal dilator
    •  

    By using this site you agree to our Terms of Use. Information provided on this site is for informational purposes only; it is not intended as a substitute for advice from your own medical team. The information on this site is not to be used for diagnosing or treating any health concerns you may have - please contact your physician or health care professional for all your medical needs. Please see our Terms of Use.

    Home | Symptoms | Diseases | Diagnosis | Videos | Tools | Forum | About Us | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Site Map | Advertise

    Copyright © 2011 Health Grades Inc. All rights reserved. Last Update: 6 May, 2013 (23:57)