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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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Workforce Development / Technical Allied Health / Therapeutic Services

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Material Type:: Tutorial
Date Added to MERLOT:: November 2, 2008
Date Modified in MERLOT:: March 13, 2019
Author:: Kent Spitler
Submitter:: Jeanne Sewell
Primary Audience:: College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division
Technical Format:: PDF

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Language:: English
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