drip rate calculation

Drip rate calculation determines how many drops of fluid are delivered per minute in IV therapy. To calculate, you need the total volume of fluid to be infused (in milliliters), the total time for infusion (in minutes), and the drip factor (drops per milliliter) provided by the IV set. First, find the infusion rate in mL per minute by dividing the total volume by the time. Then, multiply this rate by the drip factor to get drops per minute. This ensures the correct and safe flow of fluids, tailored to the patient’s needs.