Question

Estimate volume of ringer lactate in first 8 hrs for 40% burns in 50 kg male with 2° burns?

• A. 8 lt
• B. 4 lt
• C. 2 lt
• D. 6 lt

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

To estimate the volume of Ringer's lactate needed for a 50 kg male with 40% second-degree burns, we can use the Parkland formula. This formula is commonly used to calculate the fluid requirements for burn patients:

Parkland Formula:
Volume of fluid (ml) = 4 ml x body weight (kg) x percentage of burn area

Plugging in the values:

Volume of fluid = 4 ml x 50 kg x 40

Volume of fluid = 8000 ml

The calculated volume of fluid is 8000 ml, or 8 liters, for the first 24 hours. However, according to the formula, half of this volume should be administered in the first 8 hours.

First 8 hours volume = 8000 ml / 2

First 8 hours volume = 4000 ml

Therefore, the estimated volume of Ringer's lactate to be given in the first 8 hours is 4 liters.