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Asked by: Fany Borren
medical health substance abuseWhat is the difference between a slip tip and a Luer lock syringe?
Also question is, what is a luer lock tip syringe?
The Luer Lock is a standardised system across small-scale fluid fittings in order to make leak-free connections between two parts. Syringes are one of the most common instruments using the luer lock system with the male luer-lok connection fitting the female needle which screws into it.
Likewise, how do you use a luer slip syringe?
Needle Mechanism Comparison
- LUER LOCK. The Needle is attached to the Syringe by twisting it into the threads of the Syringe Tip to “lock” it into place.
- LUER SLIP. You “slip” the Needle onto the Syringe Tip and rely on friction to keep it in place.
Oral syringes are only meant to be used by mouth. Usually, oral syringes will be amber or orange in color, except when a patient needs a dose larger than 10mls. Clear syringes usually are used to inject medicines into the body (through an IV or injected in a muscle (IM) or just under the skin (sub-Q).