What does the drop factor mean?
Answer
Drop factor refers to the number drops in an IV fluid. It can be determined based off of the size of the needle inside the drip chamber. Drop factor can also be used for dosage calculations to regulate an IV using gravity drip where nurse must calculate the flow rate.
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