How to Read Measurements on an lnsyre
The standard unit for medication is themL, which is also known as thecc.The most used syringe is the 3 mL one, but there are also smaller ones and larger ones used.You can read the gradations on the side of the syringe by size.Each size syringe has its own gradations, from the smallest at 3 mL to the largest at 12 mL.
If you want to draw liquid into a 3 mL syringe, you can either use the tip or the needle.If you want to read the numbers on the side of the syringe that's right-side up, you have to turn the needle upward.
The number on the lines between which the top ring of the plunger rests is marked.The zero mark is the last long line closest to the needle.
The number of short lines from the top ring to the nearest whole or half mark is called the long line.The number should be added to the whole or half mark for each line.
Keep in mind that you are reading the syringe with the needle end up, so use the following examples as guidelines for Step 3.A small amount of liquid can be found on the side of the syringe if the top ring rests three lines below it.There are 2.6 mL of liquid in the syringe if it rests one line below the 2.5 mark.If it rests three lines below the 1.5 mark, there are 1.8 liters of liquid in the syringe.
Pull the plunger upward if you stick the needle or tip into the liquid.The numbers on the side of the syringe should appear in proper position if the needle or tip is turned upward.
When you hold the needle with the longest line above the top ring, you can see how many lines are between it and the bottom ring.
If you divide the amount of liquid by the number of lines, you get the figure.Continue to hold the needle with the end facing upward.
If the top ring rests one large line and two small lines from the bottom of the body, there are 0.07 mL of medication.Remember that the line closest to the needle is zero, so that if the top ring of the plunger rests two small lines below this line there are 0.02 mL of liquid in the syringe.There are three large lines and four small lines from the top line of the syringe body.
The tip of the needle should be inserted into the liquid to pull it upward.You can see the numbers at the side of the syringe if you turn the needle upward.
The number that is closest to the needle or tip is the position of the plunger ring.The zero line is closest to the tip.
Add 0.2 mL for every line that the ring rests below the number.There are three lines below the mark and one line below it.There are four lines below the mark.
Pull the handle upward if you want to draw liquid into the syringe.You can see the numbers at the side of the syringe if you turn the needle upward.
Above the next numbered line, add 1 mL.There are 8 mL of liquid in the syringe if the top of the plunger rests three lines down from the line marked "5."There are 17 mL of liquid in the syringe if it rests two lines down from the line marked "15."
Do not use this information to read needles.They are not measured in liters.Your doctor can give you any information you need."30m" is a scale marked with numbers.The "minim" scale is rarely used.