Resuscitation Phase and Fluid Replacement · NCLEX Exam

According to the updated consensus, what is the evolving trend in burn resuscitation fluid volume?

  1. Steadily increasing total fluid volumes given for resuscitation each year
  2. Applying one fixed resuscitation volume regardless of patient or burn size
  3. Lower crystalloid volumes plus colloids or plasma to limit edema and complications
  4. Eliminating fluid resuscitation altogether in favor of oral rehydration only
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Correct answer: Lower crystalloid volumes plus colloids or plasma to limit edema and complications

Recent evidence suggests lower crystalloid volumes supplemented reduce complications of over-resuscitation.

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