Question
Calculate the IV flow rate of $4000 \mathrm{~mL}$ of normal saline to be infused in 22 hours. The infusion set is calibrated for a drop factor of $20 \mathrm{gt} / \mathrm{mL}$. Solve the problem by formula and proportion methods.
Step 1
Total drops = Volume to be infused (mL) x Drop factor Total drops = 4000 mL x 20 gt/mL Total drops = 80000 gt Show more…
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