Work out units per hour (insulin) instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.
Converts a pump rate and syringe concentration into units per hour and checks it against the weight-based rate used in protocols.
Insulin delivery
Units per hour = concentration (units/mL) x pump rate (mL/h); units/kg/h = units per hour / weight
Educational estimate only. Not a substitute for professional clinical judgement, and must not be used to make treatment or dosing decisions.
0.1 units/kg/h is the usual fixed rate in diabetic ketoacidosis protocols.
It gives a 1 unit per mL concentration so the pump rate in mL/h equals the insulin rate in units/h.