Question

Fluid Resuscitation for burns = TBSA % × wt(kg) × 4ml. A patient weighs 52kg with a 30% burn. How much Lactated Ringers will you give over the first 8 hours?

A) 200 ml/hr
B) 195 ml/hr
C) 160 ml/hr
D) 390 ml/hr

Answer 1

To calculate the amount of Lactated Ringers to give over the first 8 hours of fluid resuscitation for a burn, multiply the burn percentage, weight in kg, and 4ml. In this case, the patient would receive 624ml of Lactated Ringers.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the amount of Lactated Ringers to give over the first 8 hours of fluid resuscitation for a burn, we use the formula:

Fluid Resuscitation = TBSA % × wt(kg) × 4ml

In this case, the patient weighs 52kg and has a 30% burn. Therefore, the calculation would be:

Fluid Resuscitation = 30% × 52kg × 4ml = 624ml

So, you would give 624ml of Lactated Ringers over the first 8 hours.