The Parkland fluid resuscitation calculation calls for 8000 mL.The burn occurred at noon.The present time is 2:00 PM.The fluid should be set to deliver _____ mL by _____ PM.

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According to the Parkland formula,one half of the fluid resuscitation load should be infused within 8 hours from the time of the burn.The burn occurred at noon,so by 8:00 PM,4000 mL should have been infused of the 8000 mL calculated.

The Parkland Fluid Resuscitation Calculation Calls for 8000 ML