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Nursing Calculators
Nursing Calculators -- On-line working calculators to solve nursing math problems with formulas and examples included.
ICU Math Quiz -- Get an idea of what nursing calculators are capable of solving.
Download Nursing Calculators© -- For Windows CE (Pocket PC). Freeware.
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Additional and more specific dosage calculators are available at GlobalRPH.
Comprehensive ACLS ECC Algorithm (2001 guidelines)
Nursing Links --a few nursing links that may be useful or point you in the right direction.
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Apothecary/Household/Metric Equivalents |
| Liquid | |
| oz mL | minim mL |
| 1 = 30 | 45 = 3 |
| 1/2 = 15 | 30 = 2 |
| 15 = 1 | |
| dram mL | 12 = 0.75 |
| 2 1/2 = 10 | 10 = 0.6 |
| 2 = 8 | 8 = 0.5 |
| 1 1/4 = 5 | 5 = 0.3 |
| 1 = 4 | 4 = 0.25 |
| 3 = 0.2 | |
| others | 1 1/2 = 0.1 |
| 1 min (minum) = 1 gtt (drop) | 1 = 0.06 |
| 1T (tablespoon) = 15mL | 3/4 = 0.05 |
| 1t (teaspoon) = 5mL | 1/2 = 0.03 |
| 1 ml = 1 cc | |
| Weight | |
| grain mg | grain mg |
| 15 = 1000 | 1/4 = 15 |
| 10 = 600 | 1/6 = 10 |
| 7 1/2 = 500 | 1/8 = 8 |
| 5 = 300 | 1/10 = 6 |
| 4 = 250 | 1/15 = 4 |
| 3 = 200 | 1/20 = 3 |
| 2 1/2 = 150 | 1/30 = 2 |
| 2 = 120 | 1/40 = 1.5 |
| 1 1/2 = 100 | 1/60 = 1 |
| 1 = 60 | 1/100 = 0.6 |
| 3/4 = 45 | 1/120 = 0.5 |
| 1/2 = 30 | 1/150 = 0.4 |
| 1/3 = 20 | 1/200 = 0.3 |
| 1/250 = 0.25 | |
List of Common Drug infusions and How They Are Given
| Medication | Dosage |
| Aminophylline | 0.5 - 0.7 mg/kg/hr |
| Amrinone | 5 - 15 mcg/kg/min |
| Amiodarone | 0.5 mg/min x 24hrs |
| Bretylium | 1 - 2 mg/min |
| Diltiazem | 5 - 15 mg/hr |
| Dobutamine | 2 - 20 mcg/kg/min |
| Dopamine | 1 - 20 mcg/kg/min |
| Epinephrine | 2 - 10 mcg/min |
| Esmolol | 0.05 mg/kg/min |
| Isoproterenol | 2 - 10 mcg/min |
| Labetalol | 2 - 8 mcg/min |
| Lidocaine | 30 - 50 mcg/kg/min or 2 - 4 mg/min |
| Magnesium Sulfate | 0.5 - 1 g/hr x 24 hrs |
| Nitroglycerin | 10 - 20 mcg/min |
| Nitroprusside | 0.1 - 5 mcg/kg/min |
| Norepinephrine | 0.5 - 30 mcg/min |
| Procainamide | 1-4 mg/min |
Many of the formulas used in the calculators were obtained from:
Munday, L. D., & Curren, A. M. (1990). Math for meds: Dosages and solutions. (6th ed.). San Diego, CA: Wallcur Inc.
Nagelhout, J. J., & Zaglaniczy, K., L. (2001). Nurse anesthesia (2nd ed.). Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Co.
Nagelhout, J. J., Zaglaniczy, K., L., & Haglund, V., L. (2001). Handbook of nurse anesthesia (2nd ed.). Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Co.
Drug information obtained from:
American Heart Association. (1997). 1997-99 Handbook of emergency cardiovascular care for healthcare providers. Dallas, TX: Author.
Chohan, N., Doyle, R. M., & Johnson, P. H. (Eds.). (1999). Nursing 2000 drug handbook. Springhouse, PA: Springhouse Corporation.
Miller, R. D. (Ed.). (2000). Anesthesia. (5th ed.). Philadelphia: Churchill Livingstone.
Morgan, G. E., Jr., & Mikhail, M., S. (1996). Clinical anesthesiology. (2nd ed.). New York: Lange Medical Books/McGraw-Hill
| This page is intended for educational purposes. The author of this page has carefully checked that the dosage information on this page is accurate and in accord with the standards accepted at the time this page was printed. Readers are advised, however, to check the product information currently provided by the manufacturer to be certain that changes have not been made in the recommended dose. The author cannot be responsible for misuse or misapplication of the material on this page. |
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