Parkland Formula Burn Fluid Calculator
Calculate 24-hour crystalloid resuscitation volume for burn patients using the Parkland formula.
How to Use the Parkland Formula Burn Fluid Calculator
- Enter patient weight in kilograms.
- Enter percentage of body surface area burned (partial + full thickness).
- Click Calculate to see total fluid and hourly rate.
Cas d'utilisation
- •Initial fluid resuscitation planning in the emergency department.
- •Burn unit handover calculations.
- •Teaching burn resuscitation principles.
Formule
Parkland: total fluid (ml) = 4 × weight (kg) × %TBSA burned. Half is given over the first 8 hours post-burn, the rest over the following 16 hours.
Questions fréquemment posées
Which burns count toward %TBSA?
Only second-degree (partial thickness) and third-degree (full thickness) burns are counted. Superficial (first-degree) burns are excluded from the calculation.
When does the clock start?
The 24-hour period starts at the time of the burn, not the time of admission. Adjust the first 8-hour portion accordingly if there is a delay before fluids begin.
Disclaimer
For educational purposes only. Clinical management of burns requires individualised care and ongoing monitoring.