How long does it take for the Rapid Rate Infuser (RRI) to infuse a full drug syringe?
The RRI pushes down the syringe plunger at one of two fixed rates. This means that each rate in mL/min is based on the syringe barrel diameter and height of the syringe as determined by the final volume. A ‘full syringe’ would be 45 mL in a B-D or Monoject 60 mL syringe, 30 mL in a B-D 30 mL syringe, or 51 mL in a Terumo 60 mL syringe. A full syringe infuses over 6 minutes on Rate 1. The same syringe filled 2/3 full will infuse over 4 minutes on Rate 1.
