IV Calculations Flashcards
1
Q
Flow rate
Infusion rate
Hourly rate
A
Indicate a pump is in use
Will be ml/hr
2
Q
Drip rate
A
how fast a medication is going in (infusing)
gtt/min (gtt = drops)
*always a whole number
3
Q
Drop factor
A
the size of the tubing
*The number of drops it takes to make up 1 ml using the particular tubing
gtt/ml
4
Q
drip rate =
A
Drop factor X flow rate
5
Q
What is MICRO tubing
A
Micro = less than 100
*usually only 60gtt per ml
6
Q
What are the exceptions when using micro tubing
A
-giving blood
-viscous fluid
*you must use MACRO tubing
7
Q
What is MACRO tubing?
A
when flow rate is 100 or more
3 sizes: 10, 15 20 gtt/ml
8
Q
What determines the tubing size?
A
The flow rate
