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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.
1 Some clients have very tiny veins, so using a large catheter is not an option, so choosing a 22 or 24 gauge is appropriate to ensure you get a patent line. 2  If a patient is anticipated to go for a radiological study such as a CT scan, an 18 gauge needs to be inserted above the wrist.