Infusion rate calculator: Calculation of drops per minute and ml/hour

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Intravenous therapy requires high precision. An error in the rate of drug administration can lead to insufficient treatment effectiveness or an overdose. Our infusion rate calculator Helps nurses, doctors and medical students quickly determine the correct drip rate (gtt/min) and set up the infusion pump (ml/hr).

How to use the calculator

To get an accurate result, fill in three main fields:

Liquid volume (Volume): The total amount of solution that must be administered to the patient (usually indicated on the bottle, for example, 500 ml).
System / Drop Factor: Characteristics of your infusion system. This parameter is indicated on the system packaging. Standard values ​​are 10, 15, 20 or 60 drops per 1 ml.
Time: The period during which the solution must be completely administered. You can specify the time in hours and minutes.
The calculator will automatically calculate the drop frequency and show a visual rhythm (metronome) so you can compare it to a real drip.