A patient weighing 120 kg with partial thickness burns covering 27% of total body surface area requires fluid resuscitation. How much intravenous fluid should be administered in the first 8 hours?

To determine the amount of intravenous fluid needed for a patient with partial thickness burns, the Parkland Formula is commonly used. The formula is:

4 mL of lactated Ringer's solution × body weight in kg × percentage of total body surface area (TBSA) burned.

In this case, the patient weighs 120 kg, and the percentage of burns is 27%.

Calculating the fluid requirement using the Parkland Formula:

1. Multiply the weight by the percentage of TBSA burned:

4 mL × 120 kg × 27 = 12,960 mL of fluid is required over the first 24 hours.

2. Since the first half of the fluid is administered in the first 8 hours, divide the total by 2:

12,960 mL ÷ 2 = 6,480 mL for the first 8 hours.

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