Mariano Ponce B.

Marbella August 6, 2019

BSN 2 - F NCM 106

IV FLUIDS AND DOSAGE

CALCULATIONS
Volume (mL)/Time (min) x Drop Factor (gtts/mL) =
Y (Flow Rate in gtts/min)

Weight in Kg * Dosage Per Kg = Y (Required

Dosage)

Have on hand / Quantity you have = Desired

Amount / x

Dosage strength/ Amount ordered x Volume =

Desired amount

Dose on hand/ Dose available

x Quantity = Desired dose

CONVERSIONS

1 kg = 2.2 lb 1 tbsp = 15 mL 1 cc = 1 mL
1 gallon = 4 quart 1 cup = 8 fl oz 2 pints = 1 qt
1 tsp = 5 mL 1 pint = 2 cups 8 oz = 240 mL = 1 glass
1 inch = 2.54 cm 12 inches = 1 foot 1 tsp = 60 gtt
1 L = 1,000 mL 1 L = 1.057 qt 1 pt = 500 mL = 16 oz
1 kg = 1,000 g 1 lb = 16 oz 1 oz = 30 mL
1 oz = 30 mL = 2 tbsp 1 tbsp = 3 tsp 4 oz = 120 mL
1 g = 1,000 mg
1 mg = 1,000 mcg
1 cm = 10 mm