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Parkland Formula

Rule of Nines Reference

Formula

Parkland: Fluid (mL) = 4 × Weight (kg) × TBSA%. First 8 hrs: 50% of total. Next 16 hrs: remaining 50%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Parkland formula?
The Parkland formula estimates fluid resuscitation for burn patients: Total fluid (mL) = 4 × body weight (kg) × %TBSA burned. Half is given in the first 8 hours, and the remaining half over the next 16 hours.
What is the Rule of Nines?
The Rule of Nines divides the adult body into regions each representing 9% (or multiples) of total body surface area: head 9%, each arm 9%, anterior trunk 18%, posterior trunk 18%, each leg 18%, and perineum 1%.

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