Concentration
kg
Actual body weight
mcg/kg/min
Titrate to MAP ≥ 65 mmHg · involve your senior as the dose rises
Pump rate
5.3mL/h
Total dose
7.0 mcg/min
50 mL syringe lasts
≈ 9.5 h
mL/h = dose × weight × 60 ÷ concentration
0.1 × 70 × 60 ÷ 80 = 5.25
Titration table · 70 kg · 80 mcg/mL
mcg/kg/minmL/h
0.052.6
0.15.3
0.210.5
0.315.8
0.526.3
Double-check
Confirm the concentration matches the syringe label in your unit before starting the pump.
Notes
Concentration (mcg/mL) = drug mg × 1000 ÷ syringe volume mL. 4 mg in 50 mL = 80 mcg/mL.Used in
Calculators support, not replace, clinical judgement. Check inputs and units, and confirm doses with your unit protocol.