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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.
Option 2: Sterilizing with vinegar. 1  Wash the catheters with warm, soapy water. 2  Rinse thoroughly two times. 3  Soak catheters in a solution of about 250 ml (1 cup) of vinegar in a basin of room temperature water for about 30 minutes.  Rinse catheters with clean 1  water. Put catheters on a clean paper towel to air  dry.