help with the brooke formula for burns
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Okay...we were told to know this. I got the 2 ml/LR x kg/wt x TBSA
Let's say that the total of the above is 8000ml. I understand 1/2 is given the 1st 8 hours and the other 1/2 of the next 16hrs. I also get that you have to time it from time burned not brought in. Here's where I need the help.
Say the person was burned at 7am brought in at 3pm 8hours are already gone so is it the 8000ml or is it doubled, or what???
Then, what is happening over the next 16 hours?
If you could also give me a scenario burned at 7am brought in at 10am, so I can see the difference and hopefully make the connex. So far I can't find actual problems to help me solidfy this in my head, not even in Saunder's NCLEX so I turned to you guys! We have a test Friday and we were told there may be tricks!
TIA
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