A 30-year-old female with history of burns involving abdomen, both limbs and back and presented after 8 hours which of the following is the formula for calculation of fluid infusion:
Correct Answer: 4 mL/Kg x% TBSA for first hours than 2 mL/kg x% TBSA
Description: Ans. (a) 4mL/kgx%TBSA for first 8 hours than 2mL/kgx%TBSA .* Whenever the patient comes we must start with 4mL/kgxTBSA. Total fluid calculates half is given in first 8 hours and remaining half in 16 hours.* Delay in presentation is not going to reduce the fluids needed.
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