Acute Burn Care | Journal CME Article-Journal CME Article: Acute Burn Care (Video 1 of 4)

Journal CME Article: Acute Burn Care (Video 1 of 4)

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The video discusses burn resuscitation using a case study of a 61-year-old male with a 56% TBSA burn from a propane tank explosion. Initially assessed with the ABLS algorithm, the patient's fluid resuscitation follows the ABA consensus formula, adapting for urine output and hemodynamics. Starting with 9,520 mLs over 24 hours, the patient's fluid rate is adjusted to maintain urine output of 42.5-85 mLs/hour. The patient received over 13 liters of fluid, with a urine output of 0.79 mL/kg/hour, within target range. The resuscitation was deemed successful without complications.

Keywords

burn resuscitation

propane tank explosion

fluid resuscitation

ABA consensus formula

urine output