150 lb= 150/2.2 kg= you do it.
in each liter of solution, you have 150grams mannitol
you need 1.5*150/2.2 grams
in 1 liter, you get 150 grams (15 percent solution)
so volume in liters= 1.5*150/2.2*1/150
volume in ml= 1500/2.2=681ml
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The IV dose of mannitol is 1.5g/kg, administered as a 15% solution. How many mls of the solution should be administered to a 150lb patient?
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