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Parklands formula used for Burn's resuscitation is:

A
4 mL/kg/% TBSA
B
5 mL/kg/% TBSA
C
6 mL/kg/% TBSA
D
8 mL/kg/% TBSA
High-Yield Explanation
a. 4mL/kg/%TBSA(Ref: Nelson's 20/e p 572, Ghai 8/e p 294-295)For most children with burns, the Parkland formula is an appropriate starting guideline for fluid resuscitation.According to it, 4mL lactated Ringer solution/kg/% BSA burned is usedHalf of the fluid is given over 1st 8 hr, calculated from the time of onset of injury; remaining over next 16 hours.

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