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If 1 L of a parental fluid is to be infused over a 12 hr period using an infusion set that delivers 20 drops/mL, what should be the rate of flow in drops per minute? Round to the nearest whole number.
Given the volume of iv fluid =1L (1000 ml)
Time = 12hrs
Drop factor =20drops / ml
By the equation
Infusion rate (R) =
volume of fluid × drop factor/(time in hrs×60)
R= 1000 × 20 / ( 12× 60)
R= 20000/720
R= 27.77( rounded to whole number)
Then R = 28
Thus rate of flow = 28 drop per min .