주사기바늘 표준치수 색인 [Syringe Needle Gauge Index] 

• 게이지(Gauge )란 편직기상의 1인치당  바늘(needle)수 로서 편직기상의 바늘 밀도를 나타내는 것으로 원사의 굵기 및 loop가 교차되는 방법과(조직)과 관계된다.
  
  
• A hook  gauge or needle gauge is a measuring device used by crocheters and knitters to  test the sizes of particular crochet hooks and knitting needles. Hook gauges are  usually made of plastic or aluminum and have sizing holes from 2mm to 11mm  diameter. A hook gauge also functions as a ruler to test the size of a test  swatch of handmade fabric. A. the bigger the gauge number, the smaller the bore  size B. larger bore needles have been associated with an increased incidence of  procedure-related fetal loss C. smaller bore needles prolong the period of time  required to obtain amniotic fluid and are more difficult for the operator to  guide if intraprocedure manipulations are necessary D. longer needle are  required for amniocentesis in obese patients