Formulas

Question 1

Parkland formula

Answer 1

4 x (weight in kilograms) x (percentage total body surface area affected).

Half of this volume is given over the first eight hours; the remainder is given over the next sixteen hours.

Question 2

Burns, Rule of 9’s for Adults:

Answer 2

9% for each arm (4.5 per side)
18% for each leg (9 per side)
9% for head (4.5 per side)
18% for front torso
18% for back torso