Doctor orders Dobutamine 4 mcg in IV infusion. The patient weighs 198 lb. You are supplied with a…

➤ How do you convert pounds to kilograms for infusion calculations?
Divide pounds by 2.2 (or 2.20462 for greater precision). For 198 lb, 198 ÷ 2.2 ≈ 90 kg. Use the exact conversion when calculating mcg/kg/min for vasoactive or inotropic drugs, document the method, and confirm weight with the patient chart or bed scale.