Question

an 8lb cat has an IV flow rate of 2mL/kg/hr, how many mL's of fluids does the cat receive in 24 hours

Answer 1

175 mL

Explanation:

(a) Convert the mass of the cat to kilograms

1 kg = 2.20 lb

Mass = 8 lb × (1 kg/2.20 lb)

= 3.64 kg

(b) Calculate the hourly volume

V = 3.64 kg × (2 mL/1 kg)

= 7.27 mL

(c) Calculate the daily volume

V = 24 h × (7.27 mL/1 h)

= 175 mL