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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.
In addition to the usual sites youâd use for initiating IV therapy in adults, you can also use infantsâ scalp and foot veins. When initiating IV therapy in pediatric patients, use the smallest catheter available, usually a 22- to 26-gauge.