Burn Fluid Resuscitation

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (47 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post-Assessment Questions

11

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

6 Apr 2025

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


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Activity Description

Burn fluid resuscitation is a critical component of managing burn injuries, which affect approximately 500,000 individuals annually in the United States. Among civilians, these injuries commonly result from house fires, motor vehicle accidents, and workplace incidents. In combat settings, burns account for 5% to 10% of all casualties. The severity of burns is determined by several factors, including the intensity of the thermal energy, duration of exposure, and the affected body surface area. These factors help determine whether a patient requires treatment at a specialized burn center.

Fluid resuscitation is required for burns exceeding 20% total body surface area in adults and 10% to 15% in children. Lactated Ringer solution is the preferred crystalloid for initial resuscitation, while pediatric patients may require dextrose supplementation. Over-resuscitation, or "fluid creep," can cause complications such as pulmonary edema and compartment syndrome. Individualized fluid management remains essential to improving patient outcomes. This activity underscores the importance of fluid resuscitation in burn management and highlights the importance of interprofessional collaboration among healthcare providers in optimizing patient outcomes.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the signs and symptoms of burn severity and assess the need for fluid resuscitation based on total body surface area, burn depth, and patient-specific factors.

  • Implement evidence-based burn resuscitation formulas, including the Parkland and modified Brooke, to guide fluid replacement therapy.

  • Select the appropriate fluid type, such as Lactated Ringer, and determine the role of adjunct therapies, such as albumin, based on the patient’s condition.

  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure timely, coordinated interventions and provide comprehensive care for burn patients.

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More precise example for the brooke formula when calculating how many ml of ringers in the next 8 hours

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