Deep Partial- in Surgery — Case | Trauma Surgery | SMLE Q#1638
SMLE Question #1638
Surgery
Trauma Surgery
Objective: OBJ-TRM-AIRWAY-01
Last updated: February 2026
A 35-year-old, 70-kg man presents immediately after a house fire with deep partial- and full-thickness circumferential burns of both lower limbs. Burn size is estimated at 36% total body surface area. He is alert and in significant pain, with no symptoms suggesting inhalation injury. Using the Parkland formula, what is the most appropriate IV fluid regimen for the first 24 hours?
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