IV_drip_rate_calculator v.1
IV drip rate calculator calculates IV infusion rate using drip counting when IV pumps are unavailable.
To calculate IV infusion rate using drip counting when IV pumps are unavailable.
FORMULA IV Drip Rate, gtts/min = (Volume to be given, mL x Drop factor*, gtts/mL) / Time, min Common drop factors for IV tubing sets: 60 gtts/mL minidrip drip set 10 gtts/mL regular drip set 15 gtts/mL regular drip set 20 gtts/mL regular drip set
1. Gage CB, Toney-Butler TJ. Dose Calculation. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing. 2020.
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