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heparin drip is to be started at 12units/kg./hr. Patient weighs 180 pounds. How many units will be infusing?
 Oct 28, 2013

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heparin drip is to be started at 12units/kg./hr. Patient weighs 180 pounds. How many units will be infusing?

1kg = 2.20462 pounds

180 pounds = 180 / 2.20462 = 81.6467 Kg (4dp)

12units/kg * 81.6467 Kg = 979.67 units per hour
 Oct 29, 2013

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