Parkland Formula for Burns

Calculates fluid requirements for burn patients in a 24-hour period.

Rule of 9's for Adults: 9% for each arm, 18% for each leg, 9% for head,18% for front torso, 18% for back torso.

Rule of 9's for Children: 9% for each arm, 14% for each leg, 18% for head, 18% for front torso, 18% for back torso.

Interpretation

Source: Baxter CR. Fluid volume and electrolyte changes in the early post-burn period. Clin Plast Surg 1974;1:693–703.
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