1. What is Mg/Hr to Ml/Hr Conversion?

The Mg/Hr to Ml/Hr conversion calculates the infusion rate in milliliters per hour (mL/hr) based on the medication dose in milligrams per hour (mg/hr) and the concentration of the medication solution (mg fraction per mL).

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the following formula:

Where:

• \( mg/hr \) — Medication dose in milligrams per hour
• \( mg\ fraction \) — Amount of medication in milligrams
• \( mL \) — Volume of solution in milliliters

Explanation: This calculation converts a medication dose rate (mg/hr) to an infusion pump rate (mL/hr) based on the concentration of the medication solution.

3. Importance of This Calculation

Details: Accurate conversion between mg/hr and mL/hr is crucial for proper medication administration, especially for intravenous infusions where precise dosing is critical.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter the medication dose in mg/hr, the amount of medication in mg, and the total volume of solution in mL. All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: When is this conversion needed?
A: This conversion is commonly used when programming infusion pumps for continuous medication administration.

Q2: What if my medication concentration changes?
A: You must recalculate the mL/hr rate whenever the medication concentration changes to maintain the correct dose.

Q3: How precise should the calculation be?
A: For critical medications, calculations should be precise to at least two decimal places.

Q4: Can this be used for any medication?
A: Yes, as long as you know the medication concentration (mg per mL) in the solution.

Q5: What about weight-based dosing?
A: First calculate the mg/hr dose based on patient weight, then use this calculator to determine the mL/hr rate.