Glucose infusion rate

Glucose infusion rate (GIR) in mg/kg/min

How much glucose an IV infusion delivers, in mg/kg/min, from the weight, the glucose concentration and the rate (mL/hour or mL/kg/day). Neonates, children and adults.

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