Question

A sample consensus formula for fluid replacement recommends that a balanced salt solution be administered in the first 24 hours of a burn in the range of 2 to 4 mL/kg/% of burn, with 50% of the total given in the first 8 hours postburn. A 176-lb (80-kg) man with a 30% burn should receive a minimum of how much fluid replacement in the first 8 hours?a. 1,200 mL

b. 2,400 mL
c. 3,600 mL
d. 4,800 mL

Answer 1

A 176-lb (80-kg) man with a 30% burn should receive a minimum of 2,400 ml of fluid replacement in the first 8 hours

The answer is option b. 2,400 ml

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Determine total minimum ml per percentage of burn

Minimum ml per kg=2 ml

The man is 80 kg

Total minimum ml to be administered per percentage of burn=minimum ml per kg×weight of the man

replacing;

Total minimum ml to be administered= 2×80=160 ml per percentage

Step 2: Determine total minimum ml in the first 24 hours

This can be expressed as;

Total minimum ml to be administered=Total minimum ml to be administered per percentage of burn×percentage of burn

where;

Total minimum ml to be administered per percentage of burn=160 ml per percentage of burn

percentage of burn=30%

replacing;

Total minimum ml to be administered in the first 24 hours=160×30=4,800 ml

Step 2: Determine total minimum ml in the first 8 hours

total minimum ml to be administered in the first 8 hours=50%×4,800

(50/100)×4,800=2,400 ml

A 176-lb (80-kg) man with a 30% burn should receive a minimum of 2,400 ml of fluid replacement in the first 8 hours