OBSbasic
According to standard emergency resuscitation protocols, large-bore peripheral intravenous access typically utilizes 14-gauge or ____-gauge cannulae.
Answer
16
Explanation
The supplied resuscitation slide specifies 14G or 16G access to support medication administration, sampling, fluid replacement, and transfusion. **Key takeaway:** Large-bore access facilitates rapid resuscitation.\n\n**Glossary:** **Gauge (G)**: a measure of cannula diameter; a lower gauge number indicates a wider bore.
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