LEC 3: Calculating IV Infusion Rates Flashcards
1
Q
What are IV drip factors important?
A
Important when working with IV line; helps tells us the rate that a medication will be administered into the patient
2
Q
Microdrip
A
Big drops
- 60 gtt/mL
3
Q
Macrodrip
A
Small drops
- Need to check package
~ 10 gtt/Ll, 15 gtt/mL, or 20 gtt/mL
4
Q
Calculating Gravity IV Drip Rates
A
(Number of mL to infuse/ Number of minutes) x Tubing drop factor (gtt on bag) = gtts/ minute
5
Q
Calculating IV Drips for Infusion Pumps
A
Total number of mL ordered/ Number of hours to run = Rate in mL/hour
6
Q
Determining Hours an IV Will Run
A
Number of mL ordered/ Number mL per hour = Number of hours to run
