32 year old female presents with 15% burns following cylinder blast. How much fluid should be administered in first 8 hours of admissions, if she weighs 60 kg
High-Yield Explanation
As per modified parkland formula :
Volume = TBSA × Weight × 2
= 15 × 60× 2
= 1800 mL.
Half of this volume is infused in first 8 hours.