What IV Fluids Are Used For Burn Patients? The treatment of all patients begins at the time of hospitalisation. Following a routine examination, IV fluid (saline or saline with dextrose) is administered, and following the results of the electrolyte measurements, provided potassium levels are normal, the solution is changed to Ringer’s lactate. What IV fluid
What Is Burn Resuscitation? Burn resuscitation refers to the replacement of fluids in burn patients to combat the hypovolemia and hypoperfusion that can result from the body’s systemic response to burn injury. How do you resuscitate a burn? Adults and children with burns greater than 20% TBSA should undergo formal fluid resuscitation using estimates based
What Is The Rule Of Nines Used For? The size of a burn can be quickly estimated by using the “rule of nines.” This method divides the body’s surface area into percentages. The front and back of the head and neck equal 9% of the body’s surface area. The front and back of each arm