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Fran · 05-23-2008, 07:37 PM

When determining how many gtts/per min for IV med infusion, do you round up to the next whole # ???.
Thanks.

cougarnurse · 05-24-2008, 04:07 AM

If 0.5 or over, I round up. Just came across some of my calcultion papers that emphasized the fact.

05-23-2008, 07:37 PM	#1
Fran Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 7	IV meds flow rate When determining how many gtts/per min for IV med infusion, do you round up to the next whole # ???. Thanks.

05-24-2008, 04:07 AM	#2
cougarnurse One cranky cat Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,719 Blog Entries: 11	Re: IV meds flow rate If 0.5 or over, I round up. Just came across some of my calcultion papers that emphasized the fact.

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