A ‘microdrip' infusion set delivers solution at _____ drops per millilitre
a. 60
b. 15
c. 100
d. 125
a
The number of drops delivered per millilitre of solution
varies with different brands and types of infusion sets. This
rate is called the drip or drop factor and is usually printed
on the back of the package. The drop factor for microdrip is
always 60 drops/mL.
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