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Infusion Time guide

Use this guide to practise the transparent arithmetic behind infusion time.

Formula

volume ÷ rate

Worked example

A fictional 500 mL at 125 mL/hour gives 4 hours.

What this does not check

No fluid, device, compatibility, line or monitoring check is performed.

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Educational medication-calculation arithmetic practice only. Use fictional or tutor-provided values. Do not enter patient information or use the result for an individual patient.