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Burn Surface Area and Parkland Formula

Estimate total Body Surface Area (BSA) burned and calculate the Parkland Formula for fluid resuscitation.

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Formula

4 * Weight * %BSA Burned

Determines the volume of Lactated Ringer's solution required in the first 24 hours for major burn victims.

Worked Example

70kg adult, 20% BSA burn -> 4 * 70 * 20 = 5,600 mL in 24 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Rule of Nines?

A method used to quickly estimate the % of BSA burned: Head (9%), Each Arm (9%), Torso (36%), Each Leg (18%), Perineum (1%).

What fluid is used?

Lactated Ringer's is the standard fluid for large-volume burn resuscitation.

Does it apply to minor burns?

No. The Parkland calculation is typically used for second and third-degree burns involving > 15-20% BSA.

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