According to the Parkland Formula, what is the recommended volume of fluid that should be infused over a 24-hour period for each percent of body surface burned?
a. 1 mL/kg of body weight
b. 4 mL/kg of body weight
c. 6 mL/kg of body weight
d. 10 mL/kg of body weight
B
The Parkland Formula recommends 4 mL/kg of body weight for each percent of body surface area burned to be infused over a 24-hour period.
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