1. What is Mcg/kg/hr to Ml/hr Calculator?

This calculator converts medication doses expressed in micrograms per kilogram per hour (mcg/kg/hr) to the corresponding infusion rate in milliliters per hour (mL/hr) when using percent concentration solutions.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formula:

Where:

• \( mcg/kg/hr \) — Medication dose in micrograms per kilogram per hour
• \( weight \) — Patient weight in kilograms
• \( concentration \) — Solution concentration in percentage (g/100mL)

Explanation: The formula accounts for unit conversions between micrograms and milligrams, and between percentage concentration and mg/mL.

3. Importance of Infusion Rate Calculation

Details: Accurate infusion rate calculation is crucial for safe medication administration, especially for critical care medications with narrow therapeutic windows.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter dose in mcg/kg/hr, weight in kg, and concentration in percentage. All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why use percentage concentration?
A: Many IV medications, especially in critical care, are prepared as percentage solutions (e.g., 1%, 2%).

Q2: How do I convert percentage to mg/mL?
A: 1% = 10 mg/mL (1g/100mL = 1000mg/100mL = 10mg/mL).

Q3: What's the difference between mcg and mg?
A: 1 mg = 1000 mcg. The calculator handles this conversion internally.

Q4: When is this calculation most used?
A: Commonly used for vasoactive drugs, inotropes, and other weight-based continuous infusions.

Q5: What if my concentration is in mg/mL instead of percentage?
A: You would need a different calculator that uses mg/mL concentration directly.