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Parkland Formula Calculator

24-hour fluid resuscitation for major burns.

Compute the 24-hour Parkland fluid resuscitation volume for a burn patient (4 mL × kg × % TBSA), with the first half delivered in the first 8 hours.

Priya Venkatesan By Priya Venkatesan
Reviewed by Dr. Helena Ortiz
Published Last reviewed 1 min read

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Formula

24-hr fluids (mL) = 4 · weight (kg) · %TBSA; first half in first 8 hr.

In depth

Compute the 24-hour Parkland fluid resuscitation volume for a burn patient (4 mL × kg × % TBSA), with the first half delivered in the first 8 hours.