The prescribing clinician ordered Insulin continuous IV infusion to run at 9 mL/hr. The pharmacy dispensed...

The prescribing clinician ordered Insulin continuous IV infusion to run at 9 mL/hr. The pharmacy dispensed Insulin 100 units/100 mL of 0.9% NaCL. Calculate how many units per hour are infusing.

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In 1 hour, 9ml insulin is needed.

Available 100 unit in 100 ml.

So, 1ml means 1 unit of insulin.

So, 9ml means 9 units of insulin.

So, 9units of insulin should be infused in 1 hour.

Nightingale answered 1 year ago

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