REBEL Core Cast 102.0 – Burn Management
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The Problem With the Parkland Formula
The parkland formula itself may not be the problem. What might be the problem is our overestimation of the burn size. We're mainly looking at either the second degree burns or third degree burns. If they have a surrounding first degree, we're not including that in our total body surface area calculation.
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Take Home Points The Parkland formula can be used to be a guide for initial fluid resuscitation. This is based on second- and third-degree burns (not first-degree). Utilize response to treatment as a guide to continue fluid resuscitation. Patients in fires in closed spaces for a prolonged time are at risk for airway edema and ... 
