Angela’s weight is 58 kg. Using the chart below calculate the correct IV bolus and infusion dose for Angela.
| Body Weight (Kg) | Approx. Body Weight (Imperial) | Total rTPA dose (mg) | IV Bolus 10% of total dose (ml) | IV Infusion 90% of total dose (ml/hr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 6st 4 | 36 | 4 | 32 |
| 42 | 6st 8 | 38 | 4 | 34 |
| 44 | 6st 13 | 40 | 4 | 36 |
| 46 | 7st 3 | 41 | 4 | 37 |
| 48 | 7st 7 | 43 | 4 | 39 |
| 50 | 7st 12 | 45 | 5 | 40 |
| 52 | 8st 2 | 47 | 5 | 42 |
| 54 | 8st 7 | 49 | 5 | 44 |
| 56 | 8st 11 | 50 | 5 | 45 |
| 58 | 9st 1 | 52 | 5 | 47 |
| 60 | 9st 6 | 54 | 5 | 49 |
| 62 | 9st 10 | 56 | 6 | 50 |
| 64 | 10st 1 | 58 | 6 | 52 |
| 66 | 10st 5 | 59 | 6 | 53 |
| 68 | 10st 9 | 61 | 6 | 55 |
| 70 | 11st | 63 | 6 | 57 |
| 72 | 11st 4 | 65 | 6 | 59 |
| 74 | 11st 9 | 67 | 7 | 60 |
| 76 | 11st 13 | 68 | 7 | 61 |
| 78 | 12st 3 | 70 | 7 | 63 |
| 80 | 12st 8 | 72 | 7 | 65 |
| 82 | 12st 12 | 74 | 7 | 67 |
| 84 | 13st 3 | 76 | 8 | 68 |
| 86 | 13st 7 | 77 | 8 | 69 |
| 88 | 13st 12 | 79 | 8 | 71 |
| 90 | 14st 2 | 81 | 8 | 73 |
| 92 | 14st 6 | 83 | 8 | 75 |
| 94 | 14st 11 | 85 | 8 | 77 |
| 96 | 15st 1 | 86 | 9 | 77 |
| 98 | 15st 6 | 88 | 9 | 80 |
| 100 | 15st 10 | 90 | 9 | 81 |
| > 100kg, use 90 mg maximum | ||||
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IV Bolus: 5
IV Infusion: 47
