IV Dose Calculations

To convert from microgram / minute ==> milligram / hour    MULTIPLY BY 0.06

To convert from milligram / hour ==> milliliters / hour     (ml/hr DOSE X TOTAL VOLUME OF IV BAG) / MG OF MEDICATION IN IV BAG

To convert from milliliters/hour ==> milliliters / minute DIVIDE BY 60

To convert from milliliters / minute ==> drops / minute MULTIPLY BY DROPS FACTOR OF THE INFUSION SET YOU ARE USING. (Standard is 15. Infusion pump 60)