A 77-kilogram patient with burns to the front of the torso, both arms, and face is being treated in the emergency department. Using the Parkland formula, how much lactated Ringer's solution does the nurse anticipate infusing of the first 8 hours?
A) 3,118 mL
B) 6,237 mL
C) 12,474 mL
D) 24,948 mL

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Parkland formula is 4 mL x body weight (kg) x % total body surface area (TBSA) burned. The front torso (18%), both arms (9% each), and face (4.5%) total 40.5% TBSA. Thus, 4 mL x 77 kg x 40.5 = 12,474 mL for 24 hours. Half of this, 6,237 mL, is given in the first 8 hours.

A 77-Kilogram Patient with Burns to the Front of the Torso