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GIR Calculator

Glucose Infusion Rate from IV dextrose.

Dextrose Concentration (%)

Infusion Rate (mL/hr)

Patient Weight (kg)

GIR—

Assessment—

GIR (mg/kg/min) = (Dex% × Rate × 1000) / (100 × Weight × 60)
Normal neonatal goal: 4–6 mg/kg/min. Max usually 12.