Glucose Infusion Rate Calculator

Calculate Glucose Infusion Rate





Formula

To calculate the Glucose Infusion Rate (GIR):

\[ GIR = \frac{BG - \text{Target}}{CF} \]

Where:

What is a Glucose Infusion Rate?

The Glucose Infusion Rate (GIR) is a medical term that refers to the rate at which glucose is administered intravenously to a patient. This is often used in critical care settings or during certain medical tests to either provide the body with necessary glucose or to measure the body’s insulin response. The rate is typically measured in milligrams per kilogram of body weight per minute (mg/kg/min).

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ GIR = \frac{180 - 100}{50} = \frac{80}{50} = 1.60 \text{ mg/kg/min} \]

The Glucose Infusion Rate is 1.60 mg/kg/min.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Using the formula:

\[ GIR = \frac{250 - 120}{40} = \frac{130}{40} = 3.25 \text{ mg/kg/min} \]

The Glucose Infusion Rate is 3.25 mg/kg/min.