How to Calculate IV Drip Rates the EASY way!! (3 Step Method)

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This tutorial shows you the easiest way to calculate an IV drip rate. Using this 3 step formula, if you use the correct units in each step, you will get the right answer every time. If you have any questions feel free to comment below.

Remember:

Flow rate = ml/hour (varies depending on question)
Drop factor = gtt/ml (varies depending on question)
Time conversion = 1 hour/60 minutes (always the same for this method)

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[stevenpilsner]

Nicely done!  Another easy way or an abbreviated form of this:  Take total volume to be infused x gtt/mL and then divide that answer by time in minutes.  In other words 1000 mL x 15 gtts  = 15000 and then divide by 480 = 31.25 gtt/min.  Again nice video

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