Calculating IV Flow Rate (PIGGYBACK)

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When calculating flow rate for IV PIGGYBACK do you use the drip rate on the secondary IV tubing even though you are using the dial on the primary tubing which has a different flow rate?

Sorry. New nurse. Realizing life is different than nsg school. PLease be kind - I know this is a dumb question.

Specializes in ER CCU MICU SICU LTC/SNF.
If that is correct, do I make my calculation for drops based on the drop factor that is on the package of the secondary tubing and not the drop factor that is on the package of the primary tubing?

...the secondary tubing which is 15 gtts/min. Now, will your teacher come in here and yell at me?:sofahider

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