User's Manual

Calculations
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Displaying Titration Tables
The VARY RATE/DOSE toggle key and DOSE TYPE keys are displayed when
you touch TITRATION TABLE. VARY RATE varies the rate (holding the
concentration constant) and calculates (titrates) the corresponding dose using the
selected dose unit type. VARY DOSE varies the dose (holding the drug
concentration constant) and calculates (titrates) the corresponding delivery rate in
ml/hr.
The DOSE TYPE key displays the DOSE TYPE menu where the dose values are
displayed and the Titration table is updated with the selected dose type. This key
is disabled whenever VARY RATE is selected, and enabled when VARY DOSE is
selected.
In the titration tables, flow rate and dose are calculated using the equations below.
Figure 25-4: Titration table
Figure 25-4 displays a sample Vary Rate Titration table. The amount and volume
is displayed at the top of the table along with the dose and rate units. The units for
amount and dose are the same units used in the Drug Dosage table.
The drug (A through F) and patient weight are displayed at the top of the table.
Dosages can vary between 0.01 and 9999.99 mg/min, and rates can vary
between 0.1 and 999.99 ml/hr.
The patient type (ADULT or NEONATE) is displayed in the upper left corner of the
table.
FLOW RATE in ml/hr
= DOSE x 60 min/1 hr
AMOUNT/VOLUME
DOSE in xx/min
= FLOW RATE x AMOUNT x 1hr/60 min
VOLUME
To display titration tables:
1 Access Local or Remote Drug
Calcs.
2 Touch TITRATION TABLE.
To vary based on rate/dose:
1 Access Local or Remote Drug
Calcs.
2 Touch TITRATION TABLE.
3 Touch VARY RATE/DOSE.