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A 66 pound Golden Retriever mix, needs a constant rate infusion of dopamine at 5 micrograms per kilogram per minute (ug/kg/min) and a fluid rate at 120mL per hour. Dopamine comes in a concentration of 40mg/mL. How much dopamine will you add to a liter of 0.9% sodium chloride solution?
A 66 pound Golden Retriever mix, needs a constant rate infusion of dopamine at 5 micrograms per kilogram per minute (ug/kg/min) and a fluid rate at 120mL per hour. Dopamine comes in a concentration of 40mg/mL. How much dopamine will you add to a liter of 0.9% sodium chloride solution?
Study Notes
Patient Information
- The patient is a 66 pound Golden Retriever mix.
Dopamine Infusion Requirements
- The patient requires a constant rate infusion of dopamine at 5 micrograms per kilogram per minute (ug/kg/min).
- The patient's weight in kilograms is 66 pounds / 2.2 pounds/kilogram = 30 kilograms (approximately).
Fluid Rate Requirement
- The patient requires a fluid rate of 120mL per hour.
Dopamine Concentration
- Dopamine comes in a concentration of 40mg/mL.
Calculation of Dopamine to Add
- To determine how much dopamine to add to a liter of 0.9% sodium chloride solution, further calculations are required.
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