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The document provides a formula for calculating IV fluid infusion rates, illustrating an example involving 1200 mL of dextrose 5% over 12 hours. It outlines the conversion of hours to minutes and the application of the drop factor to derive the infusion rate in drops per minute. Additionally, it mentions the maintenance fluid calculation using the 4-2-1 rule.
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- 1. I V Fluidcalculation
- 2. Formula is Amount ofFluid in mL Total time of Infusion (Min) Drop Factor = IV Infusion Rate
- 3. Example If doctor orderedto 1200 milliliters of dextrose 5% in 12 hours using 15 drops per ml of infusion rate. Find IV infusion rate in drops per minute
- 4. Amount of fluid=1200ml Total time of infusion=12hrs Drop factor=15drops/ml Infusion rate=?
- 5. Step 1 convert 12hours into minute 12 hrs x 60 min=720 mins Apply formula
- 6. =1200/720 X 15 =1200/48 =1000/4 =25 Ivinfusion rate 25 drops per minute
- 7. Maintenance Fluid Calculation 4– 2 – 1 rule