Another way of calculating IV flow is dividing the volume to be infused by the time(in minutes) then multiply by the drop factor.Example 800ml to be infused in 5hrs with a drop factor of 15.Answer... 800÷300×15=40gtt/min (make sure and convert your hours to minutes in this case I converted 5hrs to minutes which is 300mins)
This method could apply to any drop factor. The drop factor will only be 10,15, or 20 (macro) or 60 (micro). The drop factor is determined by the IV drop chamber used
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Drop factor is number of drops to make 1 ml of infusion so multiply the total volume with drop factor and divide the result with total number of minutes you'll get the anwer :-)
Dexamethasone is available as a 4mg/ml preparation; an infant is to receive 0.35mg. The volume needed would be a miniscule 0.08mL, which is very difficult to accurately measure. Prepare a dilution so that the final concentration is 1mg/mL. How much diluent will you need if the original product is in a 1mL vial and you dilute the entire vial? What is the volume of final dose to be measured?
@@aditya_anchal There are differences among various continents and countries, but the essence of calculating IV flow is the same. By the way, I had totally forgotten that I had made that comment, since in my faculty we use ml/hr and IV pumps. Hardly have I used the drops/min format, except in blood transfusions in patients with heart failure or compromised cardiovascular profile.
a nurse needs to administer 6 ml of X medicine in a solution of 150 ml. At what rate would you set transfusion of the medicine so the patient receives it at 1.5 ml/ min? Please break this down for me
Hi. Thank you for sharing your video. I have a question though. On your 3rd example, what if I need to incorporate 32ml medication to the NSS, shoud I make it 132 instead of 100ml then do the math?
I learned something easier and not confusing formula...I hate math, fyi. I multiply hours to 60 minutes before i divide them to ml then multiply to drop factor equals the answer.
Hi please need help to solve this. Doctors order: infuse 50 mg of amphotericine B in 250 ml Normal saline over 4 hrs 15 minutes. Drop factor 12 drops/ml. What flow rate (ml/hr) will you set on IV infusion pump?
Wow, this just made it easier for me to understand this. Mind blowing! I have my PTCE in the morning and I'm getting last minute studying done. Thank you!
Farida Khan well there is 60 mins in one hour, but it depends what you are converging to/what the question asks. But most likely minutes in her case, since she was looking for drops/min.
Another way of calculating IV flow is dividing the volume to be infused by the time(in minutes) then multiply by the drop factor.Example 800ml to be infused in 5hrs with a drop factor of 15.Answer... 800÷300×15=40gtt/min (make sure and convert your hours to minutes in this case I converted 5hrs to minutes which is 300mins)
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If not ask hour ,and continue drip ....so what do????
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@GanjaGuru91 the drop factor tells you how many drops for each ml. It is usually 20 for clear fluids and 15 for blood
For #1 there is a formula, which I find to be easier. drops/min = (volume in mL x drop factor)/time in minutes
This method could apply to any drop factor. The drop factor will only be 10,15, or 20 (macro) or 60 (micro). The drop factor is determined by the IV drop chamber used
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Thank you for taking time out of your day to post this wonderful teaching video for beginners like myself- you rock at teaching and hope to see more of your videos. can you do some on ratio and proportions math? lol
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Drop factor is number of drops to make 1 ml of infusion
so multiply the total volume with drop factor and divide the result with total number of minutes
you'll get the anwer :-)
Dexamethasone is available as a 4mg/ml preparation; an infant is to receive 0.35mg. The volume needed would be a miniscule 0.08mL, which is very difficult to accurately measure. Prepare a dilution so that the final concentration is 1mg/mL. How much diluent will you need if the original product is in a 1mL vial and you dilute the entire vial? What is the volume of final dose to be measured?
Best video I've seen on the subject!
can you help me with this question?????????? whats the fastest and most easy way to go about solving this?
You are absolutely right!
Commonly, there are two types of IV Infusion set. These with 60 drops/min and those with 20 drops/min.
Actually in India there are two type.. micro (64 drops) and macro (16 drops)
@@aditya_anchal There are differences among various continents and countries, but the essence of calculating IV flow is the same.
By the way, I had totally forgotten that I had made that comment, since in my faculty we use ml/hr and IV pumps. Hardly have I used the drops/min format, except in blood transfusions in patients with heart failure or compromised cardiovascular profile.
Very easy to follow. Thanks and keep them coming
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So glad to find this the night before our OB/Peds drug calc exam!
I found it easier just converting the hrs to minutes and dividing that way and then multiplying by the drop rate. Cheers
It's easier to just convert the hours to minutes and then divide.
This is actually brilliant. Finally a light bulb has gone off in my brain.
The most easiest explanation ever. Thanks so much
a nurse needs to administer 6 ml of X medicine in a solution of 150 ml. At what rate would you set transfusion of the medicine so the patient receives it at 1.5 ml/ min? Please break this down for me
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Brillint! Thanks for giving such a great shortcut.
We can also solve it by changing minutes into hours ....it also gave correct answer
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Hye Miss why 125 suddenly divided by 3 , where the number 3 comes from???
Hi. Thank you for sharing your video. I have a question though. On your 3rd example, what if I need to incorporate 32ml medication to the NSS, shoud I make it 132 instead of 100ml then do the math?
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omg this more complicated just 100 divided by 50 =2 and multiple drip factor 20 so = 40 simple
Drop factor 15 = 4 and 20 = 3, where do these 3 and 4 come from??
Drop factor for blood is 1/4 =4
Drop factor for clear fluids 1/3=3
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Can you please explain what exactly is the drop factor? Thanks
I understand that this is basic algebra, but it would help to show units while doing the calculations
Straight to the point thank you !
I learned something easier and not confusing formula...I hate math, fyi. I multiply hours to 60 minutes before i divide them to ml then multiply to drop factor equals the answer.
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Hi please need help to solve this.
Doctors order: infuse 50 mg of amphotericine B in 250 ml Normal saline over 4 hrs 15 minutes. Drop factor 12 drops/ml. What flow rate (ml/hr) will you set on IV infusion pump?
This is so helpful, thank you!
You absolutely simplified everything , I learned another method today, thanks a lot.
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Straight forwards, I love this teaching.
If there isn't pure IV fluid, what should we do ?? How much drop factor??
How do you work out what Time it would take to deliver 200 mililitres using drip rate of 30 drops per minute
This is so clever thanks!!! would help at work :)
What is 60 that u divided in drop factor plz tell me
85ml per hour. How to set pls tell me how many drops per minute
Wow, this just made it easier for me to understand this. Mind blowing! I have my PTCE in the morning and I'm getting last minute studying done. Thank you!
Good Luck!
How it goes? I hope you made it!!! I have mine before end of this month so im a little nervous but im determined;)
So what you are saying is- it depends on your admin. tubing? macro or micro gtts sets right? Idk about blood admin tho.
I find this the easiest way to compute drop rates! that’s because I don’t have to deal with very big numbers! Thanks a lot! :))
Thank you for a refresher calculation
Really so easy to understand thank u
Thanks ur vedio is so helpful
Why you make it so complicated?
You just need to divide volume per hour by 3 or 4 to get the drops/min.
(3for blood, 4 for crystalloid)
Well explained and thanks a million, i now will blame you for a good grade on the math part of my next test lol
Nice and easy indeed. Thanks 🙏
can you please try to help me with this problem:
An IV is set to deliver 30 drops/min. What is the infusion rate in ml/hr if there are 15 drops/ml?
infusion rate in ml/hr= 30drops/1(mint)×60/15= 120ml/hr.
how we will calculate if we drop factor of 10 ( we know for 15 * 20) appreciate ur reply coz its very easy to understand
Well it’s always
Drop factor / 60
So if the drop factor was 10, it would then be 10/60... which is simplified to 1/6.
@@Batxohow we will calculate if we have drop factor 60 (paediatric chamber)
Farida Khan if you have a drop factor of 60, then it would be 60/60 meaning 1.
@@Batxo drop factor/60?
Plz explain about 60,is it minutes or seconds?
Farida Khan well there is 60 mins in one hour, but it depends what you are converging to/what the question asks. But most likely minutes in her case, since she was looking for drops/min.
Ma'am what does drop factor mean?
How do they come up with drop factor?
Shana Reid the IV fluids come with a drop factor printed on the bag
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What is the drop factor ? Do all the drugs have it?
drop factor is what the IV tubing delivers. It is on the IV tubing package. Baxter tubing has a drop factor of 10 drops equals 1 ml.
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I like the way you explained this & I'd love to see more of this... Thanks a bunch.
she said if its a saline divided by 4, why did she divide it by 3 6:05? wtf
Because in that question drop factor was mentioned.
why did you divide by 4 when drop rate is 15
at the start she worked out factor 15 is 1/4 and factor 20 is 1/3
but isnt it supposed to be 1/3 for 15 and 1/4 for 20
She divide 60 by 15 that is 4. And 60 divide 20 is 3.
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What is a drop factor?
Drop factor : 15 usually for blood
But 20 for what can you tell me please
Take a look at 2:22min & you'll understand why she divided by 4 :)
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Still didn't get it why she divided by 4 and 3
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why do you divide by 4 when the drop factor is 15?
Brent Mccormick That is exactly my question! I don’t understand it.
@@heleneglouis4118 drop factor of 15 is 1/4 and 20 is 1/3
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mam i dint got how drop factor is getting to 3 and 4
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Y u took 4..can u explain it..I didnt get u
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Drops per min= total volume to be administered(in ml)xdrop fatctor/ total time (in min)
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first question is wrong
because it the time we are given 350ml blood to the patient
Wayyy easier method do mL ÷ hr × drp set ÷ per min. (In that order) ex: (her #1 problem) 800÷5×15÷60 =40
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Hi Kristen, this is much more easier
It is easy thanks
Whoah...WAY simpler! Thanks! I'm taking a course right now and my biggest fear is not calculating correctly.
mam what if the drop factor is 10gtts
wheres the drops per hour video?
In question no.2
Y didn't u convert 8hrs into minutes...
And u claimed 42ml as answer....he can it b..pls explain mam
wow i've learned a lot in just 7:40 time! what more can u teach us when u're at school? :D nice one! thanks a lot!
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Mam please explain if we have drop factor 60
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