Physiological Systems

Physiological systems calculators and formulas for cardiovascular and fluid transport in the body. Includes cardiac output, blood flow rate, and Poiseuille's law calculations.

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Updated Jul 2026

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Fundamental

Ventilator Tidal Volume (Lung-Protective)

VT = IBW * 6 (to 8) mL/kg

Fundamental

IV Drip Rate (Gravity Infusion)

Drip rate (gtt/min) = (Volume_mL * Drop_factor) / Time_min

Fundamental

Poiseuille's Law

Q = πΔPr⁴ / (8ηL)