A Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered. The rate of incidence for pancreatitis each year in the United States is over 300,000 people. Roughly 200,000 people are hospitalized each year for treatment of acute pancreatitis.
As reported in Diabetes Technology & Management, recent research shows that smaller 8 millimeter (mm), 6 mm, and 4 mm needles are as effective, regardless of body mass. This makes insulin injections more acceptable and less painful than it was in the past.
Gauge numbers for. insulin syringes are 28, 29, 30 and 31. o NEEDLE LENGTH: The length of the 28 gauge and 29 gauge needles are Â½ inch. The 30. gauge and 31 gauge needles are shorter, measuring 5/16 inch. o VOLUME: Use 3/10cc (.3cc) syringes for up to 30 units of insulin, 1/2 cc (.5cc) syringes. for up to 50 units and 1cc syringes for up to 100 units. o Your physician should advise as to the size needle to use and volume of insulin to.