Calculate the New Flow Rates (ML/hr) for the Following Heparin

question 9

Short Answer

Calculate the new flow rates (mL/hr) for the following heparin infusion changes. Round to the nearest tenth mL.
-A patient has a continuous heparin infusion running at 1,200 units/hr. The infusion bag hanging has 25,000 units in 500 mL 5% dextrose solution. According to the hospital's heparin protocol, the heparin infusion should be decreased by 100 units/hr. _____ mL/hr

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