Parkland Formula Calculator
Calculate IV fluid requirements for burn patients using the Parkland burn formula
EMERGENCY USE ONLY
This calculator is for trained medical professionals treating burn patients. Never delay emergency treatment.
Calculate Fluid Requirements
Patient's current body weight
Total Body Surface Area burned percentage
Body Areas with 2nd and 3rd Degree Burns (Rule of 9s)
Face, scalp, neck
Chest, abdomen, back
Both arms (9% each)
Both legs (18% each)
Genital area
Precise area calculations
Parkland Formula Results
Formula: 4 mL/kg/% TBSA for lactated Ringer's solution
Calculation: Enter values to see calculation
Example Calculation
Patient: 38-year-old male, 82 kg, 11.3% TBSA burns
Calculation: 4 × 82 kg × 11.3% = 3,698 mL over 24 hours
First 8 hours: 1,849 mL at 231 mL/hour
Next 16 hours: 1,849 mL at 115 mL/hour
Rule of 9s Reference (Adult)
Burn Classification
1st Degree
Superficial, red, dry
Not counted in TBSA
2nd Degree
Partial thickness, blisters
Counted in TBSA
3rd Degree
Full thickness, white/charred
Counted in TBSA
4th Degree
Muscle/bone involvement
Counted in TBSA
Critical Reminders
Use lactated Ringer's solution
Monitor urine output closely
Adjust rates based on response
Add maintenance fluids separately
Start within 24h of burn injury
Understanding the Parkland Burn Formula
What is the Parkland Formula?
The Parkland formula (also called the Baxter formula) is the gold standard for calculating initial fluid resuscitation requirements in burn patients. It was developed at Parkland Hospital and helps prevent burn shock by replacing lost fluid volume.
The Formula
Total Volume = 4 mL × Weight (kg) × % TBSA
First 8 hours: Half of total volume
Next 16 hours: Remaining half
Key Principles
- • Only 2nd and 3rd degree burns are counted
- • Uses lactated Ringer's solution preferred
- • Time starts from burn injury, not hospital arrival
- • Urine output should be 0.5-1 mL/kg/hour
- • Adjust rates based on patient response
- • Add maintenance fluids separately
Indications for Use
- • Burns >15% TBSA in adults
- • Burns >10% TBSA in children
- • Electrical burns
- • Inhalation injury
⚠️ CRITICAL MEDICAL DISCLAIMER
FOR TRAINED HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ONLY. This calculator provides estimates for initial fluid resuscitation using the Parkland formula. It is not a substitute for clinical judgment and must be used in conjunction with continuous patient monitoring.
EMERGENCY TREATMENT REQUIREMENTS:
- Verify burn percentage assessment independently
- Monitor urine output, vital signs, and mental status continuously
- Adjust fluid rates based on patient response, not just calculations
- Consider additional factors: inhalation injury, electrical burns, patient comorbidities
- Use lactated Ringer's solution as first-line fluid
- Start resuscitation within 24 hours of burn injury
- Transfer severe burns to specialized burn centers immediately
This calculator does not replace proper burn assessment, clinical protocols, or emergency treatment guidelines. Always follow institutional policies and seek immediate specialist consultation for severe burns.