Rates Of Administration
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QUESTION
What is the formula for pump rate
mL/hr
\text{mL/hr}
mL/hr
from ordered dose rate and concentration?
QUESTION
What is the formula for infusion rate in
mg/kg/hr
\text{mg/kg/hr}
mg/kg/hr
from mg/hr and weight?
QUESTION
What is the formula for infusion rate in
mcg/kg/min
\text{mcg/kg/min}
mcg/kg/min
from mg/hr, weight, and units?
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mcg/kg/min
=
mg/hr
×
1000
kg
×
60
\text{mcg/kg/min}=\frac{\text{mg/hr}\times1000}{\text{kg}\times60}
mcg/kg/min
=
kg
×
60
mg/hr
×
1000
. Converts mg/hr to mcg by multiplying by 1000, then divides by weight in kg and minutes per hour for per-minute rate.
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