Heparin Drip Calculator
Calculate heparin infusion rate based on weight-based protocol and concentration.
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Heparin drip calculations involve three steps: (1) Calculate units/hr = weight x dose/kg/hr, (2) Determine bag concentration = total units / total volume, (3) Calculate pump rate = units/hr / concentration. A typical initial bolus is 80 units/kg. Always follow your facility's weight-based heparin protocol and monitor aPTT values.