Final answer:
To calculate the infusion/drip rate for insulin, use the formula Infusion rate = (Dose * Volume) / Time, where Dose is the amount of insulin in units, Volume is the volume of the insulin solution in mL, and Time is the time over which the insulin is to be administered in minutes.
Step-by-step explanation:
To calculate the infusion/drip rate for insulin, you will need to know the dose of insulin being administered and the volume of the insulin solution. The formula for calculating the infusion rate is:
Infusion rate = (Dose * Volume) / Time
Where:
- Dose is the amount of insulin in units to be administered
- Volume is the volume of the insulin solution in milliliters (mL)
- Time is the time over which the insulin is to be administered in minutes
For example, if you are administering 10 units of insulin over 1 hour using a 100 mL insulin solution, the infusion rate would be:
(10 units * 100 mL) / 60 minutes = 16.7 mL/minute