Passport® - Mindray

12.0 Drug Calculations
12.1 Description
The Passport V supports drug calculations, accessible through the Functions Menu.
The Drug Calculator selection opens the (IV) Drug Calculation Menu. This menu
calculates both the infusion rate and the concentration rate of IV medications.
12.1.1 Drug Calculations
The Passport V has the ability to calculate and display IV drug infusion rate and
concentration based upon patient weight and/or drug dosage.
Drug calculations may also be accessed through the Patient Menu. Drug calculations are
only available if the Patient Size is set to Adult.
Drug Calculation Formulas
For Drug Concentration, the Passport V uses the following formula:
( Drug Amount)
------------------------------------------------------------------------- = Concentration
( Solution Volume)
For a weight-based Drug Infusion Rate, the Passport V uses the following formula:
(Dose
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Ordered) x (Weight in kg) x (Solution Volume)
= Infusion Rate ( ml/hr )
(Drug Amount)
For a non-weight-based Drug Infusion Rate, the Passport V uses the following formula:
( Dose Ordered) x (Solution Volume)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- =
Infusion Rate ( ml/hr )
( Drug Amount)
Passport V Operating Instructions 0070-10-0704-02 12 - 1