Using the Parkland Formula for Fluid Resuscitation and Your Knowledge

question 30

Multiple Choice

Using the Parkland formula for fluid resuscitation and your knowledge of injury calculations using the "rule of nines," calculate the estimated fluid requirements during the first 8 hours for a 75-kg patient with full-thickness burns to the anterior chest,perineum,and entire right leg.

• A) 2775 mL
• B) 5550 mL
• C) 8325 mL
• D) 11,100 mL

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