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2. Birmingham gauge - Wikipedia

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   The Birmingham gauge ranges from 5/0 or 00000, the lowest gauge number corresponding to the largest size of 0.500 inches (12.7 mm), to 36, the highest gauge number corresponding to the smallest size of 0.004 inches (0.10 mm). The increments between gauge sizes are not linear and vary. [2] At higher gauge numbers, the increment between the two ...

3. Surgical suture - Wikipedia

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   Modern sutures range from #5 (heavy braided suture for orthopedics) to #11-0 (fine monofilament suture for ophthalmics). Atraumatic needles are manufactured in all shapes for most sizes. The actual diameter of thread for a given U.S.P. size differs depending on the suture material class.

4. French catheter scale - Wikipedia

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   The French scale measures and is proportional to the outer diameter of a catheter, with 1 French (Fr) defined as 1 ⁄ 3 millimeter, making the relationship: 1 mm = 3 Fr. Thus, the outer diameter of a catheter in millimeters can be calculated by dividing the French size by 3. [ 2 ]

5. Category:Surgical suture material - Wikipedia

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   Category: Surgical suture material. 7 languages. ... Suture materials comparison chart; V. Vicryl This page was last edited on 25 March 2017, at 23:32 (UTC). ...

6. Suture materials comparison chart - Wikipedia

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   The PDS suture knots must be properly placed to be secure. Conjunctival and vaginal mucosal sutures remaining in place for extended periods may be associated with localized irritation. Subcuticular sutures should be placed as deeply as possible in order to minimize the erythema and induration normally associated with adsorption.

7. Needle gauge comparison chart - Wikipedia

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8. If you're feeling pins and needles in your feet, it may mean this

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   The condition is caused by compression of the posterior tibial nerve (which is found in your foot) and can cause symptoms like pain, tingling, or numbness in your foot, according to Johns Hopkins ...

9. Hypodermic needle - Wikipedia

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   Pravaz designed a hypodermic needle measuring 3 cm (1.18 in) long and 5 mm (0.2 in) in diameter; it was made entirely of silver. [ citation needed ] Charles Hunter , a London surgeon, is credited with the coining of the term "hypodermic" to describe subcutaneous injection in 1858.