How many drops are in 10 mL if the drip factor is 20 gtt/mL?

To determine the number of drops in 10 mL given a drip factor of 20 gtt/mL, you can use the formula that relates the volume in milliliters to the number of drops based on the drip factor.

The calculation involves simply multiplying the volume by the drip factor:

[

\text{Number of drops} = \text{Volume (mL)} \times \text{Drip factor (gtt/mL)}

]

So for 10 mL with a drip factor of 20 gtt/mL:

[

\text{Number of drops} = 10 , \text{mL} \times 20 , \text{gtt/mL} = 200 , \text{drops}

]

This means that there are 200 drops in 10 mL when using a drip factor of 20 gtt/mL. This calculation is direct, and it ensures accuracy in dosing for intravenous therapy, where understanding the relationship between volume and drops is crucial for patient management.