Pounds to Kilograms
Pounds / 2.2
Desired dose
Desired dose / concentration on hand
EX: pt needs 0.3mg of Epi 1:1,000 on hand concentration is 1mg.
0.3mg/1ml = 0.3ml to be given
Drip Rate
Volume to infuse (ML) x Drop set
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Time (Minutes)
GTT
Weight Based Dosage
KG x Dose
Consensus formula
2-4ml x weight (kg) x % TBSA burn