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Parkland Formula
Burn resuscitation: 4 mL × kg × %TBSA
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Parameters
Results
- Total over 24 hr
- 5,588 mL
- First 8 hr
- 2,794 mL
- Next 16 hr
- 2,794 mL
From time of burn; half the volume in the first 8 hours. Use per burn unit protocol only.
How it works
Estimate first-24-hour fluid resuscitation for burn patients using the Parkland formula.
Who it's for: Emergency and burn unit clinicians in acute resuscitation protocols.
Total 24h volume = 4 mL × kg × % TBSA burned.
Half given in first 8 hours from time of burn; remainder over next 16 hours.
Protocol-specific adjustments required in clinical practice.
How to use
- Enter Weight and % total body surface area (TBSA) burned.
- Read total 24h volume and first-8-hour rate.
Good to know
- Burn resuscitation must follow institutional burn center protocols.