Question 141 · LEK · Burns
A 30-year-old woman, weighing 60 kg, was referred to the ER with III degree burnings of the left upper extremity, left lower extremity and of the groin. What volume of fluids should be administered within 24 hours?
- A. approx. 7 litres.
- B. approx. 2 litres.
- C. approx. 15 litres.
- D. she needs only oral fluids.
- E. described degree and extent of burns do not need intensive fluid therapy.
Hint
Estimate the burned body surface with the rule of nines (remember the perineum) and apply the Parkland formula.
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