Solved

An 80-Kg Patient with Burns Over 30% of Total Body

Question 28

Short Answer

An 80-kg patient with burns over 30% of total body surface area (TBSA)is admitted to the burn unit. Using the Parkland formula of 4 mL/kg/%TBSA,what is the IV infusion rate (mL/hour)for lactated Ringer's solution that the nurse will give during the first 8 hours?

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

600 mL
The Parkland formula states that ...

View Answer

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Unlock this Answer For Free Now!

View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions

qr-code

Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks

upload documents

Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents