Correct needle length
PREMIUM HEALTH CONCEPTS

Choice of the correct needle length



 Age of patient Weigth (BMI) Recommended needle length
    Without holding
a skin fold
Holding
a skin fold
 Children younger
 than 12, very slim
 adults
all 6 mm 6 mm 8 mm
 Adolescents
 (12-18 years)
average 6 mm 8 mm
overweigth* 6 mm 8 mm 8 mm 10 mm
 adults average 6 mm 8 mm 8 mm 10 mm
overweigth* 8 mm 10 mm 10 mm 12 mm
 
*overweigth= (BMI>25)

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