Fluids & Resuscitation

Parkland Formula Calculator

Crystalloid for the first 24 hours after a major burn, from weight and burned surface area: half in the first 8 hours from the time of injury.

Reviewed by Alex G, BSN, RN, CEN, CCRN, CMC, NREMT-P · From the Reference tab of the app

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Formula

Total 24h Fluid = 4 mL × Weight(kg) × %TBSA

How it is used

• Give HALF of the total fluid volume over the first 8 hours (starting from the time of the burn, not time of presentation).
• Give the remaining HALF over the next 16 hours.
• Lactated Ringer's is the fluid of choice.

Key points

• Do not include 1st degree burns (erythema only) in the TBSA calculation.
• Titrate fluids to maintain urine output of 0.5-1.0 mL/kg/hr.

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For education and exam preparation only. Follow your institution’s protocols. For education and exam preparation only. Verify results independently and follow your institution’s protocols. Not a substitute for clinical judgment.