Question

The patient is ordered 1000 cc 0.9% NS to infuse over 8 hours via minidrip. What is the drip rate for this IV?

Answer 1

To calculate the drip rate for an IV, divide the volume by the time. In this case, the drip rate is 20.83 ml/minute.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the drip rate for an IV, we need to use the formula:

Drip rate = Volume / Time

The volume in this case is 1000 cc (cubic centimeters) and the time is 8 hours. To convert cubic centimeters to milliliters, we multiply by 10, so the volume becomes 10,000 ml. To convert hours to minutes, we multiply by 60, so the time becomes 480 minutes.

Now we can calculate the drip rate:

Drip rate = 10,000 ml / 480 minutes = 20.83 ml/minute