An adult weighing 50 kg has burns over 40% of the body surface. By the Parkland formula (4 mL x kg x % burned), what is the volume of crystalloid for the first 24 hours?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 8000 mL
- Step 1: Parkland: 4 mL x 50 kg x 40 = 8000 mL in 24 hours.
- Step 2: Half of it, 4000 mL, is given in the first 8 hours.
Answer
8000 mL.
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