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In fluid replacement following a 20% BSA burn, the fluid requirement for the initial 24-hour period is dependent on which of the following?

A
Patient's weight
B
Serum Na
C
CO level
D
Acid base status
High-Yield Explanation
In burns, the Parkland formula is used to calculate initial fluid management. Fluid requirement =4xweight(kg)x% second and third degree BSA. Half this volume is given over the first 8 hours from time of the burn and the other half over the next 16 hours. After the initial 24-hour period, clinical parameters are used to guide fluid management.

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