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Difference between 1 ml Insulin & Tuberculin Syringe.
1 ml, Insulin Syringe are of two types – U 40 & U-100 Insulin Syringes. Iin U-40 Insulin Syringes markings on the barrel are upto 40 Units, while in U-100 markings are upto 100 Units.
While in case of 1 ml Tuberculin Syringes the markings are in upto 1 ml.
The above mentioned different markings are based on medication dosage prescribed to the patient.
Difference between 1 way & 2 way I.V.Cannula.
2 way I.V.Cannula has integrated side port through which second line of medication is possible, while in 1 way I.V.Cannula only one port is present for drug delivery.
Difference between Teflon, PTFE & FEP Cannula / Catheter tubing.
Teflon a is the brand name of Dupont for its range of Fluro Polymers – PTFE (Poly Tetra Fluro Ethylene) & FEP (Fluorinated Ethylene). PTFE is relatively superior to FEP in having a lower coefficient of friction which is an important factor to minimise trauma to the blood vessel/Tissue for enabling smooth cannulation. FEP is easier to process and form thinner tips of catheter then PTFE , so where you use a little on friction you gain a lot on initial penetration force.
How are auto-disable syringes different from other syringes?
Auto Disable Syringe are Syringe that cannot be reused. They incorporate a mechanism to break or lock the plunger when the injection is given to make the syringe inoperable for being used for second time.
