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Calculating IV Drip Rates
Calculating IV Drip Rates
To calculate an IV drip rate based on the volume of fluid to be infused over time. Volume to be infused in cc X Drop factor of IV set (Time in minutes)
To calculate an IV drip rate for a medication that is administered based on a specified dosage to be infused per minute Dosage per minute to be administered X Drop factor (60) (Concentration of medication per ml)
Hint: Make sure the unit measurement of the concentration and the dosage are the same. i.e. both in milligrams To calculate an IV drip rate for a medication that is administered based on a specified dosage per kilogram of body weight per minute Desired dosage per minute X Weight in Kg X Drop factor of IV set (Concentration of medication per ml)