BURNS: Rule of 9s Flashcards by Kwedi Ebini | Brainscape

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Head

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9%

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Arms

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18% (9% each)

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Back

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18%

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Chest

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18%

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Legs

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36% (18% each)

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Genitalia

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1%

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What is the Parkland Formula? and when is it used?

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Used to determine the amount of fluid resuscitation needed in 24hrs after a burn
o 4mL x BSA (% of body burned) x kg
▪ Give half of this in the first 8 hours
▪ Remaining half is given over 16 hours

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