DOSING TOOLS

Scenario

Mr. Martin has become hypotensive, and a dobutamine drip is ordered by his attending physician. The drip is ordered at a rate of 5 mcg/kg/min.

As Mr. Martin's caregiver, you need to mix the solution and calculate the appropriate infusion rate. Did you know the Micromedex^® Healthcare Series includes a calculator that can help you in this situation?

In this section you will locate and use the Dobutamine Dosing calculator to determine dilution and infusion rates for two different concentration levels.

Select Next to learn how to use the Dobutamine Dosing calculator.