Syringe
simple pump consisting of a plunger that fits tightly in a tube / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A syringe is a tool used by doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals. It is a simple pump with a needle at the end. It allows to inject liquids into the bloodstream or the muscle. Many syringes are designed to be used only once. If a syringe is used multiple times, it needs to be serilized before each use, otherwise it is possible to spread diseases.
- A typical plastic medical syringe, fitted with a detachable stainless steel needle
- According to the World Health Organization, about 90% of the medical syringes are used to administer drugs, 5% for vaccinations and 5% for other uses such as blood transfusions.[1]
- Typical single-use syringe, with the different parts shown.
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