A young male patient is to be given one litre of dextrose 4% in 1/5 normal saline. The infusion pump is set at 80 mL/h. How long will it take to give the litre?

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A young male patient is to be given one litre of dextrose 4% in 1/5 normal saline. The infusion pump is set at 80 mL/h. How long will it take to give the litre?

The main idea is to use the infusion time formula: time = volume to be infused ÷ flow rate. Here, the total volume is 1 liter, which is 1000 mL, and the pump delivers at 80 mL per hour. So, 1000 ÷ 80 = 12.5 hours. Since 0.5 hour equals 30 minutes, that’s 12 hours and 30 minutes. The mixture (dextrose in saline) doesn’t change the time—only the total volume and the fixed flow rate determine how long it takes.

A young male patient is to be given one litre of dextrose 4% in 1/5 normal saline. The infusion pump is set at 80 mL/h. How long will it take to give the litre?

Prepare for your Infusion Calculations Test. Study with flashcards and multiple-choice questions, each question comes with hints and explanations. Ready yourself for success!

A young male patient is to be given one litre of dextrose 4% in 1/5 normal saline. The infusion pump is set at 80 mL/h. How long will it take to give the litre?

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