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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.
â¢ Push in and screw the flush syringe onto the end of the catheter cap. Step 11 â¢ Open the clamp on the catheter. Step 12 â¢ With steady pressure, start to push the flush plunger. â¢ Clamp the catheter while pushing in the last 0.5 mL of flush into the catheter. This may keep blood from backing into your catheter. â¢ If it is hard to push the flush, go to Step 19.