Which formula is commonly used to calculate fluid requirements in the first 24 hours after a burn?
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Correct answer: Parkland formula (4 mL × kg × %TBSA)
The Parkland formula is widely used in burns: 4 mL × kg × %TBSA of second/third-degree burns, with half given in the first 8 hours.
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