- 16 G
- 18 G
- 20 G
- 22 G
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16 G is a large-bore cannula, used when rapid fluid or blood transfusion is needed.
There are six types of cannula, which detail is given below:
The color of 14 G cannula is Orange and used for Major Trauma / Rapid Blood Transfusion.
The color of 16 G cannula is Grey and used for Rapid Blood Transfusion.
The color of 18 G cannula is Green and used for Blood Transfusion and Surgery.
The color of 20 G cannula is Pink and used for Routine IV fluids and medicine.
The color of 22 G cannula is Blue and used for Paediatric patients.
The color of 24 G cannula is Yellow and used for very small veins.
The color of 26 G cannula is Purple and used for premature babies.