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

question 10

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 1,150 units/hr. The infusion bag currently hanging has 20,000 units in 250 mL 5% dextrose solution. According to the hospital's heparin protocol, the heparin infusion should be increased by 100 units/hr.
_____ mL/hr

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