Enter the weight and body surface area (BSA) into the calculator to determine the fluid requirement for burn patients. This calculator uses the Parkland formula to estimate the amount of fluid needed in the first 24 hours after a burn.

Burn Formula (Parkland Formula)

The following formula is used to calculate the fluid requirement for burn patients:

Fluid Requirement = 4 * Weight (kg) * BSA (m<sup>2</sup>) + 2000 (ml)

Variables:

  • Fluid Requirement is the total fluid requirement in milliliters (ml)
  • Weight is the weight of the burn patient in kilograms (kg)
  • BSA is the body surface area affected by the burn in square meters (m2)

To calculate the fluid requirement for burn patients, multiply the weight in kilograms by the body surface area in square meters, then multiply by 4 and add 2000 ml. This calculation is based on the Parkland formula and is used to estimate the amount of fluid a burn patient needs in the first 24 hours after the injury.

What is the Parkland Formula?

The Parkland formula is a medical formula used to calculate the amount of intravenous fluids that a burn patient needs in the first 24 hours after a burn. The formula helps to ensure that the patient receives adequate fluids to maintain blood volume and prevent shock, which is critical for the patient’s recovery. The formula takes into account the patient’s weight and the total body surface area affected by the burn.

How to Calculate Fluid Requirement for Burn Patients?

The following steps outline how to calculate the fluid requirement for burn patients using the Parkland formula.

  1. First, determine the weight of the burn patient in kilograms (kg).
  2. Next, determine the body surface area (BSA) affected by the burn in square meters (m2).
  3. Use the Parkland formula: Fluid Requirement = 4 * Weight (kg) * BSA (m2) + 2000 (ml).
  4. Finally, calculate the fluid requirement in milliliters (ml).
  5. After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.

Example Problem :

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

Weight of the burn patient (kg) = 70 kg

Body surface area affected by the burn (BSA) = 0.5 m2