Drip Rate Calculator
This calculator helps you determine the drip rate per minute for administering intravenous (IV) fluids. Understanding drip rate is crucial in healthcare settings to ensure accurate and safe medication delivery.
#drip-rate-calculator {
font-family: sans-serif;
border: 1px solid #ccc;
padding: 20px;
border-radius: 8px;
max-width: 500px;
margin: 20px auto;
background-color: #f9f9f9;
}
.calculator-inputs {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr;
gap: 15px;
}
.input-group {
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
}
.input-group label {
margin-bottom: 5px;
font-weight: bold;
color: #333;
}
.input-group input {
padding: 10px;
border: 1px solid #ddd;
border-radius: 4px;
font-size: 1rem;
}
button {
padding: 10px 15px;
background-color: #007bff;
color: white;
border: none;
border-radius: 4px;
cursor: pointer;
font-size: 1.1rem;
transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}
button:hover {
background-color: #0056b3;
}
.calculator-result {
margin-top: 20px;
padding: 15px;
background-color: #e9ecef;
border: 1px solid #ced4da;
border-radius: 4px;
font-size: 1.2rem;
text-align: center;
color: #495057;
}
function calculateDripRate() {
var volume = parseFloat(document.getElementById("volume").value);
var timeHours = parseFloat(document.getElementById("timeHours").value);
var dropFactor = parseFloat(document.getElementById("dropFactor").value);
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result");
if (isNaN(volume) || isNaN(timeHours) || isNaN(dropFactor) || volume <= 0 || timeHours <= 0 || dropFactor <= 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter valid positive numbers for all fields.";
return;
}
// Convert hours to minutes
var timeMinutes = timeHours * 60;
// Calculate drip rate in drops per minute
// Formula: Drip Rate (gtts/min) = (Total Volume (mL) / Total Time (min)) * Drip Factor (gtts/mL)
var dripRate = (volume / timeMinutes) * dropFactor;
// Display the result, rounded to two decimal places
resultDiv.innerHTML = "The drip rate is:
" + dripRate.toFixed(2) + " gtts/min";
}