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Dosage Calculations

D = Desired Dosage (Order)


Formula: H = Available Dosage (Have)
D
xV
H
V = Available Volume

mcg > mg > g > kg (divide) mL >


L (divide)
mcg < mg < g < kg (multiply) mL < L
(multiply)

mcg , mg, g
Formula: kg
x kg

Example: Conversion: 1 kg = 2.2 lbs.

Order: 4mg/kg 4 mg 130 lbs. = 59. 1 kg


Solution: 1 kg
x 59.1=236.4
Weight: 130lbs.

IV Completion and Infusion Time Flow Rate

mL
Formula: hrs

Example: Solution:
500 mL
=62.5∨63 ml /hr
8 hrs
Order: 500mL/8hrs
2000 mL Conversion:
Solution: 12hrs =166.66∨167 ml /hr
1L = 1000 mL
Example: 2L = 2000 mL

Order: 2L/12hrs

Example:

Formula: mL x hr

Order: 167mL/hr (for


12hrs) Solution: 167 x 12=2004 mL
Solve: Total Volume

Example:
mL
Formula: min
x Drop Factor=gtts /min

Order: 1L/6hrs Solution:


Drop Factor: 15gtts/mL
1000 mL
=166.66∨¿167mL/hr
Solve: 6 hrs

 mL/hr 1 L 1000 mL
= x 15 gtts=41.66∨42 gtts/min
 gtts/min 6 hrs 360 min
167 mL
x 15 gtts=41.75∨42 gtts /min
60 mins

Body Mass Index


weight (lb)
Formula: height 2( ¿)
x 703

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