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ml/hr to mcg/kg/min Calculator

Formula

To calculate the mcg/kg/min:

$\text{mcg/kg/min} = \frac{R \times \text{MCG}}{\text{FV} \times W \times 60}$

Where:

$R$ is the rate (ml/hr)
$\text{MCG}$ is the amount in flask (mcg)
$\text{FV}$ is the flask volume (ml)
$W$ is the weight (kg)

What is mcg/kg/min?

The mcg/kg/min is a unit of measurement that represents the amount of a substance (in micrograms) administered per kilogram of body weight per minute. This is often used in medical settings to calculate dosages for medications.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Rate ( $R$ ) = 50 ml/hr
Amount in Flask ( $\text{MCG}$ ) = 1000 mcg
Flask Volume ( $\text{FV}$ ) = 500 ml
Weight ( $W$ ) = 70 kg

Using the formula:

$\text{mcg/kg/min} = \frac{50 \times 1000}{500 \times 70 \times 60} = \frac{50000}{2100000} \approx 0.02381$

The mcg/kg/min is approximately 0.02381.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Rate ( $R$ ) = 30 ml/hr
Amount in Flask ( $\text{MCG}$ ) = 2000 mcg
Flask Volume ( $\text{FV}$ ) = 1000 ml
Weight ( $W$ ) = 60 kg

Using the formula:

$\text{mcg/kg/min} = \frac{30 \times 2000}{1000 \times 60 \times 60} = \frac{60000}{3600000} \approx 0.01667$

The mcg/kg/min is approximately 0.01667.