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Research Article
Variations of deop size in disposable administration sets used for intravenous infusion.
Abstract
The variation of drop size with drip rate has been studied for giving sets made by two major United Kindgom manufacturers. Data are given for the variation using Sodiun Chloride Injection (BP), Sodium Chloride and dexerose Injection (BP) and blood. All sets investigated conformed to BS 2463. A table is provided to enable more accurate delivery of infusion for the three fluids examined.