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    Paediatrics Proctored Exam ( Copp State University Examplify)
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    A 3-year-old male presents to the pediatric emergency room with partial and full thickness burns to 22% of his body. He weighs 16 kg. Using the Pediatric Parkland Formula, calculate the rate for the first 8 hours of fluid resuscitation for this patient. Do not include maintenance fluids.

    mL per hour

    Explanation & Rationale

    Step 1: Calculate the total fluid volume for 24 hours. 4 mL × 16 kg × 22 = 1408 mL Result at step 1 = 1408 mL Step 2: Determine the fluid volume for the first 8 hours. Half of the total volume is given over the first 8 hours. 1408 mL ÷ 2 = 704 mL Result at step 2 = 704 mL Step 3: Calculate the hourly rate for the first 8 hours. 704 mL ÷ 8 hours = 88 mL per hour Final answer 88 mL per hour

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