![]() How many drops per minute would deliver the ordered flow rate? Starting factor: 10 gtt/mL = drop factor Answer unit: gtt/min Equivalents: 1000mL = 8 hours, 60 min = 1 hour Conversion Equations: Rounded to nearest whole number. The available IV set has a drop factor of 10 gtt per mL. In most cases, we start with Starting factor = Drop Factor = gtt/mL Rounding off to nearest whole numberĩ A client is to receive 1000 mL of D5W IV that is to be infused in 8 hours. What is the total number of mL of solution in the container? What percent of the solution is sodium chloride? 500mL 0.9%Ĩ Calculation of IV Flow rates - gtt per Minutesįlow rates (gtt/min) = Number of drop per 1 minutes. Reading IV Labels -An example of a portion of a label for an IV infusion fluid is shown. What is the calibration in drops per milliliter for the infusion set?ħ What is the total number of mL of solution in the container? Water (W) Saltine (S) Normal saltine (NS) Dextrose (D) Ringer’s (R) Lactated Ringer’s (LR)Ħ Reading label – Drop Factor (gtt per mL) See page 148 for an exampleĥ Common Intravenous Solutions and their abbreviations All containers are collaborated according to the amount of fluid contained are labeled to type of solution with instruction of use. Drop rates – number of drop per minutes Plastic containers have special ports for insertion of tubing and medications. Macro drop 10, 15 or 20 drops per ml Micro drop (mini drip) sets, exact amounts of liquid Drop size is called drop factor = number of drops needed to deliver 1 mL of liquid. Size of opening into the drip chamber determines the size of drop delivered by infusion set. Glass containers are vacuum sealed and has rubber stoppers for the tubing for venting and addition of medications. Made of Glass, Plastic with different sizes and shapes. Reduces the risk of IV contamination via air, blood, or touch and also accidental needle-stick injuries. This system consists of administration of medication with tubing which is connected with some type of vascular access device, like Catheter. Injection of the medication in to a vein (IV) Another example of Parenteral administration Medication enter the circulation directly Its effect is immediate Chapter 10 Calculation of Intravenous Medications and Solutions Pages ![]()
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