IV Flow Rate Calculations
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QUESTION
What is the formula to convert an infusion rate from
mL/min
\text{mL/min}
mL/min
to
mL/hr
\text{mL/hr}
mL/hr
?
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
.
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ANSWER
Round to the nearest whole drop (
1
gtt
1\ \text{gtt}
1
gtt
). Manual gravity drips require whole drops for accurate setting on the roller clamp.
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