Estimate a gravity IV drip rate in drops per minute from volume, infusion time, and tubing drop factor. Includes macrodrip and microdrip examples and safety limits.
Use this only as a gravity-drip math check. Infusion pumps are programmed in mL/hr, not in drops per minute.
Always read the tubing label for the exact drop factor. Medication infusions and site policies can require steps this calculator does not cover.
This calculator is an educational arithmetic aid and is not medical advice or authorization to administer treatment. Do not use it alone to start, change, verify, or troubleshoot any infusion. The current prescriber order, pharmacy-prepared concentration, product and tubing labels, approved infusion device and drug library, manufacturer instructions, patient assessment, required independent checks, and your organization's protocol control. Stop and contact the responsible clinician or pharmacist when information conflicts or a rate is uncertain. Follow emergency procedures for suspected infusion harm or patient deterioration.
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