This calculator helps healthcare professionals determine the correct drip rate in milliliters per hour (mL/hr) for intravenous (IV) fluid administration. Accurate drip rate calculation is crucial for patient safety and effective treatment. The formula used is: Drip Rate (mL/hr) = Total Volume (mL) / Total Time (hours).
.drip-rate-calculator {
font-family: sans-serif;
max-width: 500px;
margin: 20px auto;
padding: 20px;
border: 1px solid #ccc;
border-radius: 8px;
background-color: #f9f9f9;
}
.drip-rate-calculator h2 {
text-align: center;
color: #333;
margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.input-section {
margin-bottom: 15px;
display: flex;
justify-content: space-between;
align-items: center;
}
.input-section label {
font-weight: bold;
color: #555;
width: 45%; /* Adjust width to balance space */
}
.input-section input[type="number"] {
width: 50%; /* Adjust width to balance space */
padding: 8px;
border: 1px solid #ddd;
border-radius: 4px;
box-sizing: border-box; /* Include padding and border in the element's total width and height */
}
.drip-rate-calculator button {
display: block;
width: 100%;
padding: 10px;
background-color: #4CAF50;
color: white;
border: none;
border-radius: 4px;
cursor: pointer;
font-size: 16px;
transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}
.drip-rate-calculator button:hover {
background-color: #45a049;
}
.result-section {
margin-top: 20px;
padding: 10px;
background-color: #e7f3fe;
border: 1px solid #b3d7ff;
border-radius: 4px;
text-align: center;
font-size: 1.1em;
color: #333;
}
function calculateDripRate() {
var totalVolume = document.getElementById("totalVolume").value;
var totalTimeHours = document.getElementById("totalTimeHours").value;
var resultDiv = document.getElementById("result");
resultDiv.innerHTML = ""; // Clear previous results
// Validate inputs
if (isNaN(totalVolume) || isNaN(totalTimeHours) || totalVolume <= 0 || totalTimeHours <= 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = "Please enter valid positive numbers for Volume and Time.";
return;
}
// Calculate drip rate
var dripRate = parseFloat(totalVolume) / parseFloat(totalTimeHours);
// Display the result
resultDiv.innerHTML = "The drip rate is: " + dripRate.toFixed(2) + " mL/hr";
}