Assessment and Management of Pediatric Trauma
Module 7: Complications of Pediatric Multi-Organ Trauma and Other Injuries (Drowning, Burns)
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Fluid Resuscitation for Burns

  • Thermal injury results in fluid loss into burn wound and into adjacent tissues (third space loss) during initial 24-48 hours
  • Burns involving larger than 10% body surface area require intravenous fluid resuscitation
  • Parkland Formula most commonly used to guide fluid resuscitation in burn injured children
  • Fluid therapy should be frequently reevaluated according to response (urine output, perfusion)
Module 7: Complications of Pediatric Multi-Organ Trauma and Other Injuries (Drowning, Burns)