an adult is to receive Heparin 1000 units per hour the solution available has 25,000 units...

an adult is to receive Heparin 1000 units per hour the solution available has 25,000 units in 1 liter D5W and a pump will be used

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mL /hr =(volume of IV fluid in mL / total number of units in volume time) ×( units in dose/time (hr))

ie, 1 liter =1000ml

So, mL/hr = (1000ml/25000 units) × (1000 units/1 hr)

=(1/25)×1000

=1000/25

=40

Thus, 40ml/hr

Nightingale answered 1 year ago

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