Question

500 ML of NS is ordered to infuse over 300 minutes for a patient . using IV pump how many ML per hour should the NS be infused . pls show complete working with formular

Answer 1

The infusion rate can be calculated using the following formula:

Infusion rate (mL/hour) = Total volume (mL) ÷ Total time (minutes) x 60

Substituting the given values, we get:

Infusion rate (mL/hour) = 500 mL ÷ 300 minutes x 60

Infusion rate (mL/hour) = 10 mL/minute x 60

Infusion rate (mL/hour) = 600 mL/hour

Therefore, the NS should be infused at a rate of 600 mL/hour using an IV pump.