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Table 33-1

Adjusted Fluid Calculations

CategoryAge and weightAdjusted fluid rate
Flame or scaldAdults and older children (14 yr old)2 mL LR × kg × % TBSA
Children (<14 yr old)3 mL LR × kg × % TBSA
Infants and young children (30 kg)3 mL LR × kg × % TBSA
Plus D5LR at maintenance rate
Electrical injuryAll ages4 mL LR × kg × % TBSA
Plus D5LR at maintenance rate for infants and young children

LR, lactated Ringer; TBSA, total body surface area. Derived from Advanced Burn Life Support Course Manual.