According to Parkland formula, how is the 24-hour fluid volume distributed?

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Parkland formula distributes the planned 24-hour fluid resuscitation so that the total volume is split with half delivered in the first 8 hours after the burn and the remaining half over the next 16 hours. That means 50% in the initial 8-hour period, then 25% in the 8–16 hour block, and the final 25% in the 16–24 hour block. This pattern aligns with the early surge in fluid requirements due to capillary leak and emphasizes early aggressive resuscitation to preserve perfusion, while pacing the remainder to reduce the risk of over-resuscitation. For example, a patient weighing 70 kg with 40% TBSA burn would have a total Parkland volume of 4 × 70 × 40 = 11,200 mL; 5,600 mL would be given in the first 8 hours, then 2,800 mL in the next 8 hours, and 2,800 mL in the final 8 hours. If the burn occurred earlier or the patient presents later, adjust so that half of the total is completed by 8 hours from the time of burn, with the rest distributed over the remaining 16 hours.