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An IV was started at 9am with orders to infuse
500mL in (lehr. At noon, the IV infiltrated with
350 mL left in the bag. At 1pm, the IV was
restarted. The set Calibration is 20gttlmL. Calculate
the new flow rate to deliver the infusion on time.
9am-5 = 4
380mL x 20gtt/mL = 7,000 = 29
4/60min)
240
Transcribed Image Text:14 An IV was started at 9am with orders to infuse 500mL in (lehr. At noon, the IV infiltrated with 350 mL left in the bag. At 1pm, the IV was restarted. The set Calibration is 20gttlmL. Calculate the new flow rate to deliver the infusion on time. 9am-5 = 4 380mL x 20gtt/mL = 7,000 = 29 4/60min) 240
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Answer. 

Given data :---

Total volume of fluid = 500 ml. 

Infusion time = 6 hour. 

Infusion started at 9 am. 

At 12 infiltrate and remaining fluid = 350 ml. 

At 1 pm IV fluid is restarted. 

Drop factor = 20 gtt / ml. 

 

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