Parkland Formula for Burns

Calculates fluid requirements for burn patients in a 24-hour period.

Patient Weight
Estimated Percentage Body Burned
Fluid Requirements, 1st 24 Hours Liters
Fluid Requirements, First 8 Hours (1/2 of total) Liters
Rule of 9's for Adults: 9% for each arm, 18% for each leg, 9% for head,18% for front torso, 18% for back torso.

Rule of 9's for Children: 9% for each arm, 14% for each leg, 18% for head, 18% for front torso, 18% for back torso.
Fluid Requirements = TBSA burned(%) x Wt (kg) x 4mL
Give 1/2 of total requirements in 1st 8 hours, then give 2nd half over next 16 hours.









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