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IV and Drug Calculations for Busy Paramedics

IV and Drug Calculations for Busy Paramedics

this learning resource a tutorial designed for paramedics; however, other healthcare professional students might also find it beneficial. The tutorial includes: 1)common abbreviations and their meanings, 2) the types of IV drip sets with examples of calculation problems, 3) IV piggyback problems, 4) IV infusion drugs administered using microcgrams, and 5) IV push, IM, and sub-Q medication calculation is also covered.
Keywords:
Medication calculation, IV flow rates, Drug dosage calculation
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Material Type:
Tutorial
Date Added to MERLOT:
November 2, 2008
Date Modified in MERLOT:
January 7, 2018
Author:
Kent Spitler
Submitter:
Jeanne Sewell
Primary Audience:
College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division
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The user would need Adobe Reader to save this learning resource.
Language:
English
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