[Hopefull2009]

I'm looking for a program (preferrably free) that will calculate these and wondered if anyone had one that they could recommend that works well.

I downloaded epocrates b/c it had a drip rate...whis is great if you know how much drug you are infusing, but when you just need the flow rate and nothing else..it doesn't do that.


THANKS!

[mrsportsmedicine]

Originally Posted by Hopefull2009

I'm looking for a program (preferrably free) that will calculate these and wondered if anyone had one that they could recommend that works well.

I downloaded epocrates b/c it had a drip rate...whis is great if you know how much drug you are infusing, but when you just need the flow rate and nothing else..it doesn't do that.


THANKS!

I have used epocrates... and it's got tons of applications as well as other bells & whistles that really don't apply to nurses and nursing practice. In my humble opinion epocrates is more geared towards the physician.
I use Skyscape for everything. I learned of skyscape through the AACN. AACN has a ton of PDA applications (some are free!) as well as reccomendations for PDA programs. It even breaks down the programs into categories.

For your question, in particular, I have used a program called Archimedes or Archimedes 360. It allows you to calculate the gtt/min, or ml/hr or total volume of amount of time.

Have a look at the different programs on AACN:
http://aacn.pdaorder.com/welcome.xml
It may take some time to find what's right for you, but it's worth a look.

Best of luck.