Question 114 · LEK · Burns
A 40-year-old man, 80 kg of weight, was admitted to the ER with third-degree burns on the left upper limb, left lower limb and perineum. What amount of fluids should be administered during the 24 hours?
- A. approx. 2 litres.
- B. approx. 9 litres.
- C. approx. 15 litres.
- D. patient needs only oral rehydration.
- E. described degree and extent of the burns do not require the use of intensive fluid therapy.
Hint
Count 9% for the arm, 18% for the leg and 1% for the perineum, then apply 4 mL x kg x %TBSA.
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