What is the fluid of choice in burns
Ringer lactate is preferred agent for resuscitation for the initial 24 hours Nasogastric intubation is done to decrease the risk of emesis and possible aspiration (as paralytic ileus develops in the patients of burn) Dextran is a colloid and can be used after 24 hours however, albumin is the preferred and most widely used colloid Ref: Sabiston 20th edition Pgno :514
Normal saline
Ringer lactate
Fresh frozen plasma
Haman fluid
General anatomy