Your patient is receiving a heparin drip of 25000 units in 250 ml D5W. He is to receive 1000 units/hour. At what rate will you infuse this medication?
Your patient is receiving a heparin drip of 25000 units in 250 ml D5W. He is to receive 1000 units/hour. At what rate will you infuse this medication?
Chapter23: Pediatric Intravenous Medications
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