HD Scalp Vein Set HD Scalp Vein Set
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The HD Scalp Vein Set, also known as a butterfly needle, is used in hospitals and clinics for medication administration or blood collection. The needle features a silicone coating designed to reduce irritation and pain during injection.
Introduction and general information HD Scalp Vein Set
Everything About Scalp Vein Sets: Types, Uses, Benefits, and Side Effects
A Scalp Vein Set, also known as a winged infusion set or butterfly needle set, is a specialized medical device used to access a vein for blood collection or medication administration. It is called a butterfly needle because it has two plastic wings on either side of a hollow needle, which help facilitate venous access and provide better control during use.
Components of a Scalp Vein Set
A Scalp Vein Set consists of several main components. One of these is a flexible, transparent tube measuring approximately 20 to 35 cm in length. It also features a hypodermic needle ranging from 18 gauge, which is the larger size and is commonly used for blood collection, to 27 gauge, the smaller size, which can be used for applications such as insulin administration. Two flexible wings are positioned on either side of the medical device to facilitate handling and insertion. The set also has a connector, usually a female Luer connector, which can be attached to another device such as a syringe.
Newer models available on the market feature a sliding safety mechanism and an automatic protective cap that covers the needle after use. One of the most important benefits of this safety feature is that it helps prevent accidental needle-stick injuries and prevents the reuse of used needles, thereby reducing the risk of transmission of infectious diseases such as HIV and hepatitis.
Types of Scalp Vein Sets
Although all Scalp Vein Sets have a similar design, they also differ in several aspects. As mentioned above, their sizes are measured in gauge, with available sizes ranging from 18 gauge to 27 gauge. A 27-gauge needle is commonly used for insulin administration because the higher the gauge number, the smaller the needle diameter.
If the fluid being administered is viscous or if blood transfusion is required, a butterfly needle with a lower gauge number is used. Most needles are no longer than three-quarters of an inch (19 mm).
Like the needle, the tubing of a Scalp Vein Set is available in different sizes, typically ranging from 8 to 15 inches (20 to 35 cm). Shorter tubes are generally used for blood collection, while longer tubes are used for intravenous administration. The longer versions are typically equipped with roller clamps for controlling fluid flow.
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