Infusion Rate Calculator Mg/Kg/Hr To Feet

Infusion Rate Formula:

\[ \text{Infusion Rate (mL/hr)} = \frac{\text{Dose (mg/kg/hr)} \times \text{Weight (kg)} \times \text{Volume (mL)}}{\text{Concentration (mg/mL)}} \]

Dose (mg/kg/hr):

mg/kg/hr

Weight:

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Concentration:

mg/mL

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1. What is the Infusion Rate Formula?

The Infusion Rate formula calculates the rate at which a medication should be administered intravenously based on the patient's weight, desired dose, medication concentration, and total volume.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the Infusion Rate formula:

\[ \text{Infusion Rate (mL/hr)} = \frac{\text{Dose (mg/kg/hr)} \times \text{Weight (kg)} \times \text{Volume (mL)}}{\text{Concentration (mg/mL)}} \]

Where:

\( \text{Dose} \) — Desired medication dose in mg per kg per hour
\( \text{Weight} \) — Patient's weight in kilograms
\( \text{Volume} \) — Total volume of the infusion in milliliters
\( \text{Concentration} \) — Medication concentration in mg per mL

Explanation: The formula calculates how many mL per hour need to be administered to deliver the desired dose based on the patient's weight and medication concentration.

3. Importance of Infusion Rate Calculation

Details: Accurate infusion rate calculation is crucial for safe medication administration, especially for critical care medications where precise dosing is essential for therapeutic effect and to avoid toxicity.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter all values in the specified units. Ensure the dose is appropriate for the medication and patient condition. Double-check calculations for high-risk medications.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why is weight included in the calculation?
A: Many medications are dosed based on body weight to account for differences in drug distribution and metabolism among patients of different sizes.

Q2: What if my medication is in mcg/kg/min instead of mg/kg/hr?
A: You'll need to convert the units first (1 mg = 1000 mcg, 1 hr = 60 min) before using this calculator.

Q3: How accurate does the weight need to be?
A: For most medications, actual body weight is used. For obese patients, some medications may require using adjusted body weight.

Q4: Can this be used for pediatric patients?
A: Yes, but pediatric dosing often requires additional considerations and should be verified with pediatric dosing references.

Q5: What about medications with narrow therapeutic windows?
A: For medications like heparin or vasoactive drugs, double-check calculations and consider using smart pumps with dose error reduction systems.