Intravenous Catheter Sizes for Fluid Resuscitation: Clinical Effectiveness and Guidelines

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RB1447-000

Question

  1. What is the clinical effectiveness of 14 gauge intravenous catheters versus 16 gauge intravenous catheters for fluid resuscitation?
  2. What are the evidence-based guidelines regarding the size of intravenous catheters for fluid resuscitation?

Key Message

One non-randomized study was identified regarding the clinical effectiveness of 14 gauge intravenous catheters versus 16 gauge catheters for fluid resuscitation. No evidence-based guidelines were identified regarding the size of intravenous catheters for fluid resuscitation.