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The Parkland Burn Formula is used to calculate fluid requirements for horses with burn injuries. It estimates the volume of fluid needed for resuscitation in the first 24 hours after a burn injury.
The calculator uses the Parkland formula for horses:
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Explanation: The formula calculates the total fluid requirement in milliliters for the first 24 hours after a burn injury.
Details: Accurate fluid calculation is crucial for proper resuscitation of burned horses, helping to prevent complications like hypovolemic shock and organ failure while avoiding fluid overload.
Tips: Enter the horse's weight in kilograms and the percentage of total body surface area affected by burns. All values must be valid (weight > 0, TBSA > 0).
Q1: How is TBSA estimated in horses?
A: TBSA is typically estimated using the Rule of Nines or more detailed burn mapping techniques specific to equine anatomy.
Q2: How should the calculated fluid be administered?
A: Half of the calculated volume is typically given in the first 8 hours post-burn, with the remaining half given over the next 16 hours.
Q3: What type of fluid is recommended?
A: Balanced crystalloid solutions such as lactated Ringer's solution are commonly used for burn resuscitation in horses.
Q4: Are there limitations to this formula?
A: The formula provides an estimate and should be adjusted based on the horse's clinical response, urine output, and other physiological parameters.
Q5: When should veterinary assistance be sought?
A: Immediate veterinary care is essential for any significant burn injury in horses. This calculator provides guidance but doesn't replace professional veterinary assessment and treatment.