are by no means all-inclusive. At the moment, this list does not include Pediatrics or Labor and
Delivery.
D
Dose = ---- x V
H
Whereas D= Desired, H=On Hand, V=Vehicle for delivery.
[DROPS PER MINUTE] X [TOTAL TIME IN MINUTES]
Drops per ml = ---------------------------------------------------------
DROP FACTOR
[Total amount of solution (ml)] X [Drop Factor]
Drops per Minute = ------------------------------------------------------
Total time in minutes
[Total dose] X [Amount infused so far]
What have I given = ----------------------------------------------
(Volume) Total amount to infuse
[Total dose] X [Elapsed Time]
What have I given = ------------------------------------
(Time) Total time to infuse
[Desired Dose] X [Kg] X [60 Minutes]
Weight Conversion = ------------------------------------------ X Vehicle
(Infuse Rate/hr) What you have on hand (H)
[Height in inches] X [Weight in Pounds]
Body Surface Area = Square root of ----------------------------------------------
(BSA cm) 3131
[Height in Cm] X [Weight in Kg]
Body Surface Area = Square root of ----------------------------------------------
(BSA cm) 3600
