An IV solution of 120 mL at a drip rate of 5 gtt/min using a tubing factor of 20 gtt/mL has been ordered to be initiated at 1545. Calculate the infusion time. (Round your answer to the nearest tenth of an hour.

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shubhamchouhanvrVT shubhamchouhanvrVT · Answer 1 · 2022-07-02T07:47:41+02:00

The infusion time for the IV solution that will be prescribed 480 mins.

The time taken by the saline to be dripped in the infusion is called as the infusion time.

To calculate the infusion time the formula for IV drip rate is used which is;

Drip rate = volume/time × Drop factor

Drip rate = 5gtt/min

Volume = 120mL

Drop factor= 20 gtt/mL

Time = ?

From the formula above, make time the subject of the formula. That is,

Time = vol × drop factor/drip rate

Time = 120 × 20/5

Time= 120 x 4

Time= 480 mins

Therefore, the infusion time for the IV solution that was prescribed = 480 mins

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