The intravenous (IV) fluid rate for burn patients depends on the extent of their burn injury. For patients with burns covering 20% of their total body surface area (TBSA), the starting IV fluid rate is calculated using the Consensus Formula: 2 ml/kg/%TBSA. The preferred IV fluid is Lactated Ringers solution, though Isolyte/Plasmalyte can be used as an alternative. This information is based on the Advanced Burn Life Support course recommendations from the American Burn Association. Other formulas, such as the Parkland formula, exist and may be used depending on the specific situation and clinical judgment. The Parkland formula is commonly used, while other methods like the Brooke, Galveston, and Rule of Ten formulas are also available. It's crucial to remember that determining the appropriate IV fluid resuscitation strategy requires professional medical assessment and depends on individual patient factors.
- Consensus Formula: 2 ml/kg/%TBSA (for 20% TBSA burns)
- Recommended Fluid: Lactated Ringers (Isolyte/Plasmalyte alternative)
- Additional Formulas: Parkland, Brooke, Galveston, Rule of Ten
Note: The provided links refer to various regulations regarding open burning, not intravenous fluid administration for burn victims. These links are irrelevant to the question of IV fluid rules for burn treatment.
