Phlebotomy Essentials
Phlebotomy Essentials
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ISBN: 9781451194524
Author: Ruth McCall, Cathee M. Tankersley MT(ASCP)
Publisher: JONES+BARTLETT PUBLISHERS, INC.
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order 100 ml IV to run at 100 ml/hr. what is the drops/ min (gtt/min) for 

a) macrodrip tube (20 gtt/ml)

 

b) microdrip (60 gtt/ min)

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Step 1: How to define the term macro drip and micro drip?

Macrodrip and micro drip tubеs are two types of tubing used in intravеnous (IV) administration to control the flow ratе of fluids and mеdications into a patient's bloodstrеam. Thеy diffеr in the sizе of thе drops thеy dеlivеr pеr millilitеr (ml), which affеcts thе flow ratе. Hеrе's a briеf dеfinition of еach: 

  1. Macrodrip Tube (Macro drip Set):

    • A macro drip tube typically delivers larger drops of fluid per milliliter (ml), typically around 10 to 20 drops per ml. The most common macro drip set is 20 gtt/ml (gtt stands for "drops").
    • Macrodrip sets are used when you need a faster flow rate of fluids, such as for initial hydration or when delivering larger volumes of fluid quickly.
  2. Microdrip Tube (Micro drip Set):

    • A micro drip tube delivers smaller drops of fluid per milliliter (ml), typically around 60 drops per ml. The most common micro drip set is 60 gtt/ml.
    • Microdrip sets are used when precise control of the flow rate is required, especially when administering medications or fluids to pediatric or critically ill patients.

The choice between a macro drip and a micro drip set depends on the required flow rate, the volume of fluid to be administered, and the level of precision needed in the delivery of medication or fluids to the patient.

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