What is the drip rate for infusing an IV at a KVO rate using a 60 ttys/mL administration set?

To calculate the drip rate for infusing an IV at a KVO (Keep Vein Open) rate using a 60 drops/mL administration set, you need to consider the formula:

Drip Rate (drops per minute) = Total Volume (in mL) x Drip Factor (drops/mL) / Time (in minutes)

In this case, the KVO rate refers to a very slow infusion rate to keep the vein open. Typically, the KVO rate is around 10-20 mL per hour.

Let's assume we want to calculate the drip rate for a 10 mL per hour KVO rate using a 60 drops/mL administration set.

Step 1: Convert the desired infusion rate to mL per minute:
10 mL per hour = 10 mL per 60 minutes ≈ 0.167 mL per minute

Step 2: Substitute the values into the formula:
Drip Rate = 0.167 mL per minute x 60 drops/mL / 1 minute

Step 3: Calculate the drip rate:
Drip Rate = 0.167 mL per minute x 60 drops/mL / 1 minute
Drip Rate = 10 drops per minute

Therefore, the drip rate for infusing an IV at a KVO rate of 10 mL per hour using a 60 drops/mL administration set is 10 drops per minute.