Choose the Most Appropriate Syringe

February 2024

Using the correct syringe is key for optimizing accuracy and safety when dispensing or prepping meds.

Choose a syringe that’s not too big. Measuring a med in an oversized syringe can decrease dose accuracy.

For instance, drawing up 2 mL of a med into a 10 mL syringe is less accurate than drawing up 2 mL into a 3 mL syringe.

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