Syringe

Disposable syringe with needle, with parts labelled: plunger, barrel, needle adaptor, needle hub, needle bevel, needle shaft

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
    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]
    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.
    Typical single-use syringe, with the different parts shown.

References

  1. ↑ (in French) Swiss Telegraphic Agency, "Deux millions de personnes contaminées lors d'une injection à risque en 2014" Archived 2015-04-28 at the Wayback Machine, Radio télévision suisse, 23 February 2015 (page visited on 23 February 2015).