Flow rate and IV drugs
Increase your knowledge when it comes to calculations relating to giving fluid medicines over a period of time (continuous infusions), for example, drugs provided intravenously through an IV line.
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Available to RCN members
Who is this resource for?
This resource is aimed at nurses across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.What will this resource give me?
- overview of the ‘PEACE’ problem-solving method
- how to calculate flow rate and drop rate
- advice on calculating the duration of an infusion
- practice examples to test your knowledge.
Resource last reviewed
30 Mar 2025
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