A patient weighs 60 kg with 25% TBSA full-thickness burn. According to a 3 mL/kg/%TBSA formula, how much fluid in the first 24 h?
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Correct answer: 4500 mL
3 mL × 60 kg × 25 = 4500 mL; this is an estimate, and half should be given in the first ~8 h then adjusted.
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