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This is a guide on calculating infusion rates based on dose, weight, and concentration for administering medication. The formula provided gives the infusion rate in mL/h based on the dose per kg per minute, the weight in kg, and a conversion factor. Two examples are given to illustrate the calculation process with different scenarios. The first example is for a 60 kg person with an initial dose of 0.5 μg/kg/min using a 500 μg/mL concentration. The second example involves a 80 kg person with a dose of 10 μg/kg/min and a 2000 μg/mL concentration. The final infusion rates are calculated accordingly for each scenario.*