What drugs does ICU Drip support?

ICU Drip supports 20+ critical care drugs including Dopamine, Dobutamine, Norepinephrine (Levophed), Epinephrine, Vasopressin, Nitroglycerin, Nicardipine, Amiodarone (Cordarone), Esmolol, Dexmedetomidine (Precedex), Fentanyl, Heparin, Streptokinase, Lidocaine, and electrolyte calculators for Potassium, Magnesium, Sodium, and Sodium Bicarbonate. It also includes 6 basic drug calculation formulas for tablets, liquids, injections, IV flow rates, drop rates, and weight-based dosing.

How do I calculate an IV drip rate?

Select your drug, enter the patient weight (if weight-based), choose your IV container volume (50cc syringe pump, 100cc soluset, or 250cc IVF bag), enter the desired dose, and the calculator instantly shows the flow rate in cc/hr, macro drip (15 gtts/min), and micro drip (60 gtts/min) with step-by-step computation proof.

Is ICU Drip free to use?

Yes, ICU Drip is completely free. It works offline as a web app, and is also available as an Android APK and Windows Desktop application. No registration or internet connection is required for calculations.

Can ICU Drip calculate drug dosages for basic nursing formulas?

Yes, ICU Drip includes 6 fundamental drug calculation formulas: Tablet Calculation (Prescribed ÷ Available), Liquid Calculation ((Prescribed ÷ Available) × Volume), Injection Calculation, IV Flow Rate (mL/hr), Drops Per Minute (gtt/min), and Weight-Based Dosing (mg/kg × weight). Each formula supports bidirectional calculation with instant step-by-step mathematical proof.

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Quick Drug Calculation Formulas with Worked Examples

💊 1. Tablet Calculation

              Required Quantity = Prescribed Dose ÷ Available Dose
            

Worked Example:
• Prescribed Dose = 500 mg
• Available Dose = 250 mg / tablet
• Answer: 500 ÷ 250 = 2 Tablets

🧪 2. Liquid Calculation

              Required Vol = (Prescribed ÷ Available) × Vol Available
            

Worked Example:
• Prescribed Dose = 250 mg
• Available Dose = 125 mg / 5 mL
• Answer: (250 ÷ 125) × 5 = 10 mL

💉 3. Injection Calculation

              Required Vol = (Prescribed ÷ Available) × Diluent Vol
            

Worked Example:
• Prescribed Dose = 500 mg
• Available Dose = 1 g (1000 mg) / 10 mL
• Answer: (500 ÷ 1000) × 10 = 5 mL

💧 4. IV Flow Rate (mL/hr)

              Flow Rate (mL/hr) = Total Volume (mL) ÷ Time (hours)
            

Worked Example:
• Total Volume = 1000 mL over 8 hours
• Answer: 1000 ÷ 8 = 125 mL/hr

⏱️ 5. Drops Per Minute (gtt/min)

              Flow Rate (gtt/min) = (Volume × Drop Factor) ÷ Time (min)
            

Worked Example:
• 500 mL over 4 hours (240 min), Drop Factor = 20 gtt/mL
• Answer: (500 × 20) ÷ 240 = 42 gtt/min

⚖️ 6. Weight-Based Dosing

              Required Dose = Dose/kg × Patient Weight (kg)
            

Worked Example:
• Dose/kg = 15 mg/kg, Patient Weight = 20 kg
• Answer: 15 × 20 = 300 mg

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