IVFluids

LetItBe_12 · Aug 12, 2012

I'm not sure what you mean exactly. Are you trying to solve a medication math calculation? The only time I hear about KVO is when there are orders for running fluids into the IV. KVO means keep vein open. This is so the vessel doesn't clot itself off and render the Iv line useless. KVO is just programming the pump so fluids (probably normal saline) run at a very low rate so the vessel will keep open for you.

I'm not sure if this is what your asking. If not you might need to reword your post to help me understand better. :)

della_07 · Aug 12, 2012

micro set can deliver 60gtt/ml of solution, in BT the IV should be set to 10-15 gtts/min.

jiankarlo25 · Aug 15, 2012

@ GbFan 12

Thanks for the comment. Im sorry for the post i had a problem in constructing a good sentence.

First, you said that KVO delivers a very low rate to the vessel to prevent clot formation right? Can you please quantify it? Cause im not so sure if 10 gtts/min(macro set) or do i have to divide the vol of solution to be infuse over 24 hours(e.g 1000/ 24 hours)= 13.75 (macro set).

Secondly, given that 10 gtts/min is KVO on a macro set may problem again is how about in a micro set because if i regulate the micro set to 10ugtts/min there is a big differences in the volume of the solution that is infuse per hour in the micro and the macro set. hoping for a reply,...

jiankarlo25 · Aug 15, 2012

micro set can deliver 60gtt/ml of solution, in BT the IV should be set to 10-15 gtts/min.

thanks for the comment, Do u mean 60ugtts/min?

About the BT in Fundamentals of Nsg(Kozeir) i came across this sentence that we have to regulate BT for 20 gtts/min for the first 15mins,...and then afterwards regulate it to desired rate then.

della_07 · Aug 16, 2012

yes, that's what I mean, microdrips deliver small amounts of solution and is used mostly for pedia and for more accurate administration for critically ill patients.

For BT, well I just read it in IVT manual booklet that it should be 10-15, for the first 15 mins. then regulate it to prescribed rate (usually based on the patient's condition).