Intravenous Infusions and Flow Rate Calculations

mEq

Milliequivalents, a unit of measure for ions.

mmole

Millimoles, a unit for measuring substance amount.

Intravenous Infusions

Sterile solutions administered directly into veins.

Parenteral Admixtures

Combination of medications for intravenous administration.

Displacement Volume

Volume change when powder is reconstituted.

IV Push (IVP)

Rapid administration of medication via IV.

Infusion Rate

Volume of fluid delivered per time unit.

Drip Set

Device controlling drops per milliliter of fluid.

Flow Rate

Rate at which intravenous fluid is administered.

Potassium Chloride Injection

Used to supply potassium ions in infusions.

Sodium Chloride Injection

Used to supply sodium ions in infusions.

Penicillin G Potassium

Antibiotic available as a dry powder for injection.

Constituted Solution

Solution prepared by adding solvent to powder.

D5W

5% dextrose in water, common intravenous fluid.

Calcium Gluconate Injection

Used for calcium supplementation in IV therapy.

Isoproterenol Hydrochloride

Medication administered via IV for cardiac support.

Dobutamine Drip

Continuous infusion for heart failure treatment.

Microdrip Chamber

Delivers small drops for precise fluid administration.

Sterile Water for Injection

Used for reconstituting medications before administration.

Loading Dose

Initial higher dose to quickly achieve therapeutic level.

Patient-Specific Dose

Dosage calculated based on individual patient factors.

Volume of Infusion

Total fluid volume to be administered intravenously.

Rate-of-Flow Calculation

Formula to determine drops/min for IV fluids.

Potency

Strength of a drug, expressed in units/mg.

Reconstitution

Process of dissolving a powder to form a solution.