User Manual Manual

Directions for use Settings 115
Drug calculations
The drug calculation menu calculates the dose / rate of drug delivery for a specific patient
from entered drug parameters. Entries are given for dose, rate, amount, and volume.
Entry of any three enables the fourth value to be calculated.
A titration table can also be calculated and displayed when the relevant parameters are
entered.
When drug calculation is selected the following screen is appears:
• Dose: Enter the total dose in:
• mcg/kg/min
•mg/min
•mcg/min
• mg/hr
•units/hr
• Rate: Enter the rate in ml/hr.
• Amount: Enter the amount in:
•mg
•mcg
•units
• Volume: Enter the volume ml.
• Weight: Enter the patient’s weight lbs or kg (dependent on monitor configuration).
• Calculation type: Select between Dose or Rate.