spuit

Spuit, in Dutch, refers to a syringe, a medical device used to inject a liquid into the body or withdraw fluids. A modern syringe consists of a barrel with graduations, a plunger, and a needle, together forming a sealed chamber. Most commonly made of plastic, some older syringes are glass with metal parts. The needle is attached to the barrel via a tip, most commonly a Luer lock or a slip tip, allowing secure connection to various needles or adapters.

Syringes come in multiple sizes, from about 0.3 mL to 60 mL, with smaller volumes used for injections of vaccines and medications, and larger volumes used for irrigation or aspiration. They may be single-use sterile devices or reusable after proper sterilization, though disposable plastic syringes are now the most common.

Syringes are used in medicine for injections, vaccinations, anesthesia, and in clinical laboratories for drawing blood or measuring liquids. They are also employed in veterinary medicine, animal care, and various scientific and industrial settings to apply or transfer liquids with precision.

Safety and disposal are key considerations. Modern syringes often include safety features such as needle guards or retractable needles to prevent needlestick injuries. Used syringes must be handled as medical waste and disposed of in puncture-resistant sharps containers in accordance with local regulations to minimize infection risk and environmental impact.