Fluid resuscitation
Fluid resuscitation is indicated for all patients with a major burn. Generally quoted thresholds for commencing intravenous fluids are burns greater than:
- 10% of the total body surface area (TBSA) in children
- 15% of TBSA in adults
A crystalloid such as Hartmann Solution is given in the first instance via two large bore peripheral cannulae. In the submenu are detailed:
- one method of estimating fluid needs as a guide to the amount and rate of administration
- monitoring the adequacy of resuscitation
- choice of resuscitation fluid
- problems with fluid resuscitation
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