Calculates the amount of potassium additive required to reach a selected concentration in a fluid bag.
Formula
total_mmol = fluid_volume * target_concentration; value = total_mmol / stock_concentration
What this calculator does
Calculates the amount of potassium additive required to reach a selected concentration in a fluid bag.
Clinical use
Independent checking, thorough mixing, pump control and calculation of the delivered mmol/kg/hour remain essential.
Important limitations
This calculates preparation volume only; it does not validate the prescribed concentration or infusion rate.
References
- Use current equine medicine references, local protocols and patient-specific veterinary judgement.