Example

ORDER: 1,000 mL of D5W infused at a rate of 125 mL/hr. What is the total infusion time?

• What is the total volume? 1,000
• What is the IV rate? 125 per hr
• What units would you like your time displayed in? hr

ANSWER:

• If a 1,000 mL IV is being infused at 125 mL per hr, then the total infusion should be completed in 8 hr.

IV Time Calculator

What is the total volume? cc / mL / L

What is the IV rate? cc / mL / dL / L / minim per Minute / Hour

What units would you like your time displayed in? Minute / Hour

Calculate

If a IV is being infused at per , then the total infusion should be completed in .

Note: we are using the 65 mg = 1 gr and the 15 minim = 1 mL conversion equivalents.

Sample Problem 1

ORDER: 250 mL D5W infused at a rate of 80 mL/hr. What is the total infusion time?
ANSWER:

3.12 hr

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Sample Problem 2

ORDER: 1,000 mL D5 R/L infused at a rate of 60 mL/hr. What is the total infusion time?
ANSWER:

16.66 hr

(Total Volume Given / Rate) × Conversion Factor = Infusion time