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Pitocin (Oxytocin) Infusion Calculator

Convert Pitocin mU/min orders to mL/hr for labor and delivery nurses.

Common: 10, 20, or 30 units

Common: 500 or 1000 mL

Typical start: 1-2 mU/min, increased by 1-2 mU/min every 15-30 min

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Pitocin is a HIGH ALERT medication. Always verify concentration and rate with a second nurse. Standard mixtures vary by institution (10 units/1000 mL vs 20 units/1000 mL). The wrong concentration doubles or halves the actual dose.

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For educational purposes only. Always verify calculations with clinical references and institutional protocols.