The Parkland fluid resuscitation calculation calls for 8000 mL. The burn occurred at noon. The present time is 2:00 PM. The fluid should be set to deliver _____ mL by _____ PM
a. 2000, 6:00
b. 3000, 7:00
c. 4000, 8:00
d. 7000, 9:00
D
According to the Parkland formula, one half of the fluid resuscitation load should be infused within 8 hours from the time of the burn. The burn occurred at noon, so by 8:00 PM, 4000 mL should have been infused of the 8000 mL calculated.
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