A patient is to receive an IV drip of the following: Sodium...

A patient is to receive an IV drip of the following: Sodium Heparin 15,000 units Sodium Chloride Injection $(0.45 \%)$ $1000 \mathrm{~mL}$ a. How many milliliters per hour must be administered to achieve a rate of 2000 units of sodium heparin per hour? b. If the IV set delivers 10 drops $/ \mathrm{mL}$, how many drops per minute should be administered?

A patient is to receive an IV drip of the following:
Sodium Heparin
15,000 units
Sodium Chloride Injection $(0.45 \%)$
$1000 \mathrm{~mL}$
a. How many milliliters per hour must be administered to achieve a rate of 2000 units of sodium heparin per hour?
b. If the IV set delivers 10 drops $/ \mathrm{mL}$, how many drops per minute should be administered?

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Key Concepts

IV Infusion Rate Calculation

This concept involves determining the appropriate rate at which an intravenous fluid should be administered to deliver a specific amount of medication per hour. It requires understanding the total dose of medication in a given volume and applying proportional reasoning so that the desired dosage is achieved over the specified period.

Unit Conversion

Unit conversion is the process of translating one measurement into another measurement system or units. In infusion calculations, this typically means converting the medication's dose from one unit (such as units) to the corresponding volume (milliliters) that contains this dose, ensuring accurate dosage delivery.

Drop Factor Calculation

Drop factor calculation is used to convert an infusion rate expressed in milliliters per hour into a rate of drops per minute. This involves knowing the number of drops that make up one milliliter (the drop factor) and coordinating the flow rate over time, thus enabling proper calibration of the IV set for patient administration.

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