Answer:
Flow rate = 50 mL/h in first scenario
and 100mL/h in second scenario
Explanation:
The following formula is used for calculating flow rates for infusion pump.
Flow rate (in mL/h) = [tex]\frac{Volume ( mL)}{Time (hours)}[/tex]
The drop rate (measured in gtts/mL) is irrelevant in flow rate calculations of infusion pumps.
FIRST SCENARIO:
KNOWN DATA IN FIRST SCENARIO:
Time = 1 hour
Volume = 50 mL ( mathematically, we don't require 500mg as it is already mixed in the 50mL solution)
Hourly flow rate = unknown
CALCULATION:
Flow rate (in mL/h) = [tex]\frac{Volume ( mL)}{Time (hours)}[/tex]
Putting the known values in the formula,
Flow rate = [tex]\frac{50}{1}[/tex]
Flow rate = 50 mL/h
SECOND SCENARIO:
KNOWN DATA IN SECOND SCENARIO:
Time = 0.5 hours ( 30 minutes = 0.5 hours, 30/60 = 0.5 hours)
Volume = 50mL ( mathematically, we don't require 500mg as it is already mixed in the 50mL solution)
Flow rate = unknown
CALCULATION:
Flow rate (in mL/h) = [tex]\frac{Volume ( mL)}{Time (hours)}[/tex]
Plugging in the known values,
Flow rate = [tex]\frac{50}{0.5}[/tex]
Flow rate = 100 mL/h
