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.
Total 24-Hour IV Fluid Volume (mL)
Calculator Inputs
Total 24-Hour IV Fluid Volume (mL)
Infusion Rate First 8 Hours (mL/hr)
Infusion Rate Next 16 Hours (mL/hr)
First 8h Volume (50%)
Next 16h Volume (50%)
Parkland Resuscitation Fluid Breakdown: First 8 Hours vs Next 16 Hours (mL)
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.
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