NICU · Fluids
Glucose Infusion Rate
Convert between IV dextrose rate/concentration and GIR (mg/kg/min), or calculate the rate needed to hit a target GIR.
Weight
kg
Dextrose concentration
g/dL
Infusion rate
mL/h
Glucose Infusion Rate
—mg/kg/min
- Formula
- —
048121620
Typical, term (4–8)
Typical, preterm (4–12)
Reference
- Typical NICU range, term
- 4–8 mg/kg/min
- Typical range, preterm
- 4–12 mg/kg/min
- Max peripheral dextrose
- D12.5W (12.5%)
- Central line required
- Above D12.5% or GIR above 12 mg/kg/min
Clinical decision support only. Verify all glucose orders and infusion rates with pharmacy and institutional protocol. Monitor blood glucose per your NICU guidelines. PediaSuite is not affiliated with any institution.
Reviewed by C. A. Leyva, MD, neonatologist · Last reviewed September 2026
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