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            •  35–45mmHg: Normal EtCO2 range
            •  >45mmHg: Patient is being hypoventilated (Suspect respiratory distress)
            •  <35mmHg: Patient is being hyperventilated (Ensure rate is 10–12 breaths/min <1 breath/
              6sec>)

                                     IV Drip Rate Chart

          Quick Reference – Drip Rates
                           Macro Drip          Macro Drip           Mini Drip
                           (10gtts/mL)         (15gtts/mL)         (60gtts/mL)
          ML/HR             GTTS/MIN            GTTS/MIN            GTTS/MIN
          30mL                 5                   8                   30
          75mL                 13                  19                  75
          100mL                17                  25                 100
          150mL                25                  38                  —
          200mL                33                  50                  —
          300mL                50                  75                  —

















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