The formula to calculate the fluid requirement using the Parkland formula is:
\[ \text{Total Fluid (mL)} = 4 \times \text{Patient's Weight (kg)} \times \text{Percentage of Body Surface Area Burned (BSA)} \]
Where:
Let's say the patient's weight is 70 kg, and the percentage of body surface area burned is 20%. Using the formula:
\[ \text{Total Fluid (mL)} = 4 \times 70 \times 20 = 5600 \text{ mL} \]
So, the total fluid requirement is 5600 mL. Half of this amount (2800 mL) should be given in the first 8 hours, and the remaining half (2800 mL) should be given over the next 16 hours.
The Parkland formula is used to calculate the amount of intravenous fluid required for burn patients in the first 24 hours after injury. It helps ensure that patients receive adequate fluid resuscitation to maintain hemodynamic stability and prevent complications[^1^][^2^].