By providing increased access and flexibility in employee benefits, employers can not only recruit but retain qualified employees; Providing benefits to employees is seen as managing high-risk coverage at low costs and easing the company's financial burden
While an 18-gauge, or a catheter measuring 0.234 inches (about 5.94 mm), used to be the standard, the development of short peripheral catheters with smaller but stronger walls made it possible to use a smaller size for a larger fluid flow.
What sizes are generally in use? For adults it is the Adult (27-34 cm), the Large (35-44cm) and the Thigh (45-52cm). These ranges are approximate guidelines only. Be aware there is no standardization that I know of for blood pressure cuff size.