Result:
The calculated feeding pump rate will appear here.
Understanding Feeding Pump Rates
Enteral feeding pumps are medical devices used to deliver liquid nutrition directly into a patient's gastrointestinal tract. Accurate calculation of the feeding pump rate is crucial for ensuring the patient receives the correct volume of nutrition over a specified period. This rate is typically expressed in milliliters per hour (mL/hr).
The formula used to calculate the feeding pump rate is straightforward:
Feeding Pump Rate (mL/hr) = Total Feeding Volume (mL) / Total Feeding Duration (hours)
In this calculator, you input the total volume of the feed in milliliters (mL) and the duration of the feed in minutes. The calculator then converts the duration to hours and performs the division to give you the rate in mL/hr.
Example:
If a patient needs to receive 250 mL of formula over a 30-minute period, the calculation would be:
Volume = 250 mL
Duration = 30 minutes = 0.5 hours
Rate = 250 mL / 0.5 hours = 500 mL/hr
This means the feeding pump should be set to deliver 500 mL per hour to complete the 250 mL feed within the designated 30 minutes.
It is vital that healthcare professionals, caregivers, and patients understand how to correctly set and monitor feeding pump rates to ensure patient safety and optimal nutritional delivery. Always consult with a healthcare provider for specific feeding instructions and management.
function calculateFeedingRate() {
var feedVolume = document.getElementById("feedVolume").value;
var feedDuration = document.getElementById("feedDuration").value;
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result");
// Clear previous results and error messages
resultDiv.innerHTML = "";
// Validate inputs
if (isNaN(feedVolume) || isNaN(feedDuration) || feedVolume <= 0 || feedDuration <= 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter valid positive numbers for feeding volume and duration.";
return;
}
// Convert duration from minutes to hours
var feedDurationHours = feedDuration / 60;
// Calculate the rate
var feedingRate = feedVolume / feedDurationHours;
// Display the result
resultDiv.innerHTML = "The feeding pump rate is:
" + feedingRate.toFixed(2) + " mL/hr";
}
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