I thought is was closer to 800 RBC's
24ga. (arrow) lumen = 0.022 inches
RBC's = (6) to 8 angstroms = 0.000031 inch
Peter Marino RN BSN
(LIJ IV Team)
http://www.arrowintl.com/products/critical_care/faqs2/MISCdefault.asp
http://www.answers.com/topic/angstrom-1
---- Original Message -----
From: "Bartholomew , Jerry A (SPO)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thursday, December 22, 2005 2:01 pm Subject: RE: BLOOD ADMINISTRATION > I have personally transfused several units through a 24 gauge> catheter.I did some research on the relative diameters of red
> blood cells, and
> the 24 gauge catheter. The catheter diameter is equal to the
> width of
> 60-80 red blood cells. Under normal pressures, this will not cause
> hemolysis. The limiting factor is the speed of the transfusion. If
> you're working the ER and you need to slam the unit into a trauma
> victim, then the #24 is not for you. But if you are satisfied with
> rates of 200-400ml per hour, you shouldn't have any problems,
> because a
> #24 will accommodate up to 1200ml/hour. Just as an aside, I also
> infusequite a bit of IVIG, and Prolastin, and use the #24s almost
> exclusively.You can also find support for this in the manual put
> out by the American
> Association of Blood Banking.
>
>
> Jerry Bartholomew RN BSN CRNI
> Vascular Access Specialist
> Veterans Affairs Medical Center
> Spokane, Washington
