Fluid and electrolyte

Question 1

Rule of 9

Answer 1

• Estimate the size of burn
• Head and neck (9%)
• Chest and upper back (9% each)
• Arm (9% each)
• Abdomen and lower back (9% each)
• Genital area (1%)
• Leg (18% each)

Question 2

Parkland formula

Answer 2

• Calculation fluid resuscitation in burn patient
• Total fluid required in 24 hours = 4ml x TBSA (%) x body weight (kg)
• 50% given in first 8 hours, 50% given in next 16 hours