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:
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.
4 mL/Kg x% TBSA for first hours than 2 mL/kg x% TBSA
2 mL/Kgx% TSBA
3 mL/Kgx% TSBA
5 mL/kgx% TSBA
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery