Med Math Formulas

Question 1

Parkland formula

Answer 1

4.0 mL X body weight (kg) X % of body burned= total volume in 24hours

Divide by two for total volume in 8 hours

Question 2

IV Drip formula

Answer 2

(desired dose X Dripset)
——————————— = Gtts/min
Drug concentration

Question 3

Fluid administration formula

Answer 3

(Total volume X drip set)
gtts/min = —————————————
Total Time

Question 4

IV bonus formula

Answer 4

Desired dose X volume of drug
————————————————- = Answer in mL
Concentration