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Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Calculating the number of tablets or volume of elixir
3. Calculating the volume for injections
4. Calculating IV Fluid Infusion Rates for Fluids with Gravity Feed Infusion Sets
   1. Calculate drops per minute
   2. Are the following I.V. fluids infusing on time?
5. Calculating drug infusion rates
6. Suggested reading

Calculate drops per minute

1	Question 1 If you have 1000mls of 4% Dextrose and 0.18% Sodium Chloride to infuse over 8 hours, how many drops per minute will you need?

2	Question 2 If you have 500ml of 0.9% Sodium Chloride to infuse over 6 hours, how many drops per minute will you need?

3	Question 3 If you have 800ml of 0.9% Sodium Chloride to infuse over 6 hours, how many drops per minute will you need?

4	Question 4 If you have 1000ml of 0.9% of Sodium Chloride with 20mmols potassium chloride (KCL) to infuse over 12 hours, how many drops per minute will you need?

5	Question 5 If you have 1000ml of 4% Dextrose and 0.18% Sodium Chloride to infuse over 7 hours, how many drops per minute will you need?