The best guide to adequate tissue perfusion in the fluid management of a patient with burns, is to ensure a minimum hourly urine output of -
0.5 - 1 ml/kg/hr i.e. 30-60 ml/hr in a 60 kg man. Urine output is the key indicator for monitoring resuscitation.
10-30 ml
30-50 ml
50-70 ml
70-100 ml