Butterfly Needle

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butterfly needle,

a short needle attached to plastic stabilizers at 90 degrees. It is used for IV access of small veins of adults and children. Usual gauge is 25 to 22 length.

Butterfly Needle

A short needle with flexible plastic handles that fold for insertion and lay flat for stabilization with adhesive tape

butterfly needle

Phlebotomy A short needle with flexible plastic handles that fold for insertion and lay flat for stabilization with tape, aka scalp vein needles, as they are the most practical and commonly used IV needles for infants

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