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Units/Hr To Ml/Hr Formula:
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The Units/Hr To Ml/Hr conversion calculates the infusion rate in milliliters per hour (mL/hr) when you know the units per hour rate and the concentration of the solution (units per mL). This is commonly used in medical settings for medication administration.
The calculator uses the formula:
Where:
Explanation: This formula converts a units-based infusion rate to a volume-based infusion rate, which is what infusion pumps typically require.
Details: Accurate conversion from units/hr to mL/hr is critical for safe medication administration, particularly for high-alert medications like insulin, heparin, and other titratable drugs where precise dosing is essential.
Tips: Enter the units per hour rate, total units in the solution, and total volume in mL. All values must be positive numbers. The calculator will provide the corresponding mL/hr rate for infusion pump programming.
Q1: When is this conversion needed?
A: This conversion is needed when medication orders specify a rate in units/hr but infusion pumps are programmed in mL/hr.
Q2: What if the concentration changes?
A: If the concentration changes (different units per mL), you must recalculate the mL/hr rate using the new concentration.
Q3: Is double-checking recommended?
A: Yes, always double-check infusion rate calculations, especially for high-risk medications, to ensure patient safety.
Q4: Can this be used for weight-based dosing?
A: This calculator converts units/hr to mL/hr. For weight-based dosing, you would first need to calculate the units/hr based on the patient's weight and ordered dose.
Q5: What about different volume measurements?
A: This calculator uses mL. If your volume is in different units, convert to mL first before using this calculator.