What is a mini drip set?

Micro drip tubing typically delivers 60 gtt/mL which means it would deliver 1 milliliter in 60 drops. This means it can take as few as 10 drips to infuse one milliliter. This type of tubing is used when rapidly infusing large amounts of fluid such as saline solution.

What is a micro drip tubing?

Microdrip tubing includes tubing with a drop factor of 60 drops per milliliter. It is typically used to deliver precise amounts of medication in small drops to children and infants. See Figure 5.13 for an image of macrodrip and microdrip tubing.

What is the difference between Microdrip and Macrodrip?

Macrodrip tubing delivers 10 to 20 gtts/mL and is used to infuse large volumes or to infuse fluids quickly. Microdrip tubing delivers 60 gtts/mL and is used for small or very precise amounts of fluid, as with neonates or pediatric patients.

What is the difference between Macroset and microset?

One is a macro set that uses larger drops to add to 1 mL. Most macro sets are either 10, 15 or 20 drops to make 1 mL. The other drip set is a micro set, and it either takes 45 or 60 drops to make 1 mL. This pin causes the drops to be tiny, hence the term micro set.

What is an advantage of using a mini drip IV tubing?

Microdrip tubing is narrower and so produces smaller drops. It is used for children and infants, or to infuse sensitive medications where precision in the flow rate is essential. Microdrip tubing (sometimes called minidrip) comes in only one size: 60 gtt/mL.

How far can I run a drip line?

LENGTH OF RUN LIMITS: ½ inch tubing can run up to 200 linear ft. ¼ inch tubing should not exceed 19 ft in length.

How long does drip irrigation tubing last?

Pending the quality of water being used with your Irri-Gator Drip System, the drip tubing could last up to three years. For example, well water may contain high amounts of iron which will likely shorten the life span of drip tubing.

How many types of drip we have?

The 4 main types of IV fluids include: Normal Saline. Half Normal Saline. Lactated Ringers.

How many GTT is a micro GTT?

The type of tubing is usually 10, 15, or 20 gtt to equal 1 mL in standard microdrip sets, and 60 gtt to equal 1 mL in mini or microdrip sets. The calibration, in gtt/ mL is clearly printed on each IV package.