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(I) Fluid resuscitation

Isotonic crystalloids (e.g. Hartmann’s

solution) is recommended and should be

warmed whenever possible.

Fluid resuscitation is given initially as per the

Modified Parkland Formula:

2-4ml x weight (kg) x % burn TBSA

Half of the calculated volume is

administered in the first eight hours from

the time of the burn injury.

The remaining half is given over the next

sixteen hours.

The adequacy of fluid resuscitation is

monitored by hourly urine output which is

aimed at 0.5ml/Kg/hr in adult patients.

Indwelling urinary catheter is inserted for

monitoring of hourly urine output.