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💉 Glucose Infusion Rate (GIR)

UseEnter infusion rate (mL/h), dextrose concentration (%), and weight (kg); the tool returns GIR in mg/kg/min.

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SourceCornblath M, et al. Controversies regarding definition of neonatal hypoglycemia: suggested operatio…

Runs locally in your browser (no PHI uploaded). For licensed clinicians — not a substitute for clinical judgement.
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Clinical takeaway

GIR is a unit conversion.

When to use

Enter infusion rate (mL/h), dextrose concentration (%), and weight (kg); the tool returns GIR in mg/kg/min.

How it works

GIR (mg/kg/min) = rate (mL/h) × concentration (%) / (6 × weight kg).

Key points

  • GIR is a unit conversion.
  • Target rates follow your local neonatal protocol.
  • Recheck glucose and adjust.

References

Worked calculation

The values below come from this tool's own example placeholders and are computed server-side with the formula shown on this page, so the arithmetic can be checked quickly. It demonstrates how to substitute values only — it is not clinical advice and not a real case.

Infusion rate12 mL/h
Glucose concentration10 %
Weight3 kg

→GIR6.7mg/kg/min

  • Formula：rate(mL/h) × concentration(%) / (6 × weight kg)
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What are the limits and cautions when using Glucose Infusion Rate (GIR)?
For licensed clinicians and clinical researchers. Interpret results with history, investigations and local protocols; not a diagnosis or prescription, and not a substitute for multidisciplinary decision-making or local guidelines.
Does Glucose Infusion Rate (GIR) upload patient data? Where is it calculated?
Calculation runs locally in the browser; inputs and results are not uploaded. For licensed clinicians only; interpret with history, investigations and local protocols — not a diagnosis or prescription.
How is Glucose Infusion Rate (GIR) calculated in practice? Can you show a worked example?
Inputs: Infusion rate 12 mL/h, Glucose concentration 10 %, Weight 3 kg → Result: GIR 6.7 mg/kg/min（Formula: rate(mL/h) × concentration(%) / (6 × weight kg)）
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