IV Flow Rate Calculations
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QUESTION
What is the formula to calculate IV drip rate in
gtt/min
\text{gtt/min}
gtt/min
using mL, drop factor, and minutes?
QUESTION
Identify the typical rounding rule for a manual gravity drip rate in
gtt/min
\text{gtt/min}
gtt/min
.
QUESTION
What is the remaining time in hours for
500
mL
500\ \text{mL}
500
mL
left to infuse at
125
mL/hr
125\ \text{mL/hr}
125
mL/hr
?
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ANSWER
4
hr
4\ \text{hr}
4
hr
. Divides remaining volume by rate to find time, as
500
÷
125
=
4
500 \div 125 = 4
500
÷
125
=
4
.
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