Welch Allyn 1500 Patient Monitor v.1.4.X - User Manual - Manual (Page 119)

Directions for use Settings 115
Drug calculations
The drug calculation menu calculates the dose / rate of drug delivery for a specific patient
from entered drug parameters. Entries are given for dose, rate, amount, and volume.
Entry of any three enables the fourth value to be calculated.
A titration table can also be calculated and displayed when the relevant parameters are
entered.
When drug calculation is selected the following screen is appears:
• Dose : Enter the total dose in:
• mcg/kg/min
• mg/min
• mcg/min
• mg/hr
• units/hr
• Rate : Enter the rate in ml/hr.
• Amount : Enter the amount in:
• mg
• mcg
• units
• Volume : Enter the volume ml.
• Weight : Enter the patient’s weight lbs or kg (dependent on monitor configuration).
• Calculation type : Select between Dose or Rate.