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Parkland Formula for Burn Fluid Resuscitation Calculator (Baxter Protocol)

Calculate the total 24-hour Lactated Ringer's (LR) IV fluid requirements and hourly infusion rates (first 8 hours vs subsequent 16 hours) for severe thermal burn patients based on body weight and Total Body Surface Area (% TBSA) burned according to ABA protocols.

Calculated Result

Total 24-Hour IV Fluid Volume (mL)

8,400mL

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Total 24-Hour IV Fluid Volume (mL)

8,400mL

Infusion Rate First 8 Hours (mL/hr)

525 mL/hr

Infusion Rate Next 16 Hours (mL/hr)

263 mL/hr

First 8h Volume (50%)

4,200 mL

Next 16h Volume (50%)

4,200 mL

Parkland Resuscitation Fluid Breakdown: First 8 Hours vs Next 16 Hours (mL)

First 8h Volume (50%)
4,200 mL(50%)
Next 16h Volume (50%)
4,200 mL(50%)

Emergency critical care protocol. Clinical titration is guided by target urine output (0.5–1.0 mL/kg/hr in adults).

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Calculation Methodology

Total 24-Hour IV Fluid Volume (mL) = 4 mL * Weight (kg) * % TBSA Burned. First 8 Hours = 50% of total volume. Next 16 Hours = 50% of total volume.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 8-hour window begins from the time of burn injury, NOT from the time of admission to the emergency department.

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