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Can you calculate this fluid administration rate?

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The doctor orders fluids for a 65lb dog, at a rate of 20ml/kg/hr for a 1 hour surgery.

 

What is the infusion rate in ml/hr?

 

Set up the problem this way....

Patient weight (lb)  x   lb to kg conversion  x prescribed rate (ml/kg/hr)  = infusion rate.

 

ROUND YOUR ANSWER.


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