Math Conversions

1kg

2.2lb

1 tsp

5 mL

1 tbsp

(=3 tsp) = 15 mL

1 oz

30 mL

1 cup

8 oz (= 240/250mL)

1 pint

2 cups

1 quart

(=2 pints) = 4 cups

1 gallon

4 quarts

1 inch

2.54 cm

Celsius to Fahrenheit

F = (C x 1.8) + 32

Fahrenheit to Celsius

C = (F - 32) divided by 1.8

Military to normal time

(24hr clock to 12hr clock) subtract/add 12 (1:00pm = 1300, 10:00pm = 2200)

universal formula (desired over have)

D (desired dose)/ H (dose on hand) X Q (quantity/vehicle) = X (amount to administer)

weight-based dosage calculations

1. convert weight

   1. weight in lb divided by 2.2 = weight in kg

2. calculate total dose

   1. ordered amount (per kg) X weight (in kg)

IV hourly rate (mL/hr)

total volume (mL) / total time (hr) = flow rate (mL/hr)

IV drip rate (gtt/min)

total volume (mL) X drop factor (gtt/mL) / time (min) = drip rate (gtt/min)

King Henry Died By Drinking Chocolate Milk

Kilo (1,000), Hecto (100), Deca (10), Base (Gram, Liter, Meter), Deci (0.1), Centi (0.01), Milli (0.001)