Burn Management

Question 1

Parkland Formula

Answer 1

Use in: Adults with >15% BSA with burns, children with >10% BSA with burns

BSA% x 4 mL LR x Weight = Resuscitation volume

Give 1/2 in the first 8 hours and the second 1/2 in the next 16 hours.

Question 2

The initial resuscitation of a burn patient is with ___. After that, ___ should be given.

Answer 2

The initial resuscitation of a burn patient is with LR. After that, colloid (usually albumin) should be given.

Question 3

Rule of 9’s

Answer 3

Question 4

Burn sites should be biopsied if they develop irregular borders, become raised, or change in shape in order to rule out. . .

Answer 4

. . . Marjolin ulcer, which is a form of squamous cell carcinoma