Parkland Burn Formula

Name: Parkland Burn Formula
Creator: Daniel Diaz-Gil, MD
Keywords: Parkland, burns, burn resuscitation, fluid resuscitation, TBSA, total body surface area, Lund-Browder, thermal injury, burn formula

Burn fluid resuscitation using Parkland formula with Lund-Browder age-adjusted TBSA reference

Clinically Verified· 5 tests

For educational and informational purposes only. Verify all results before clinical application.

Weight *

Total Body Surface Area Burned (%TBSA) *

Use Lund-Browder chart for age-adjusted estimation; rule of 9s less accurate in children

Age Group (Lund-Browder) *

Select age group for Lund-Browder body surface area reference

References

Baxter CR, Shires T. Physiological response to crystalloid resuscitation of severe burns. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 1968;150(3):874-894.[DOI]
Lund CC, Browder NC. The estimation of areas of burns. Surg Gynecol Obstet. 1944;79:352-358.
Kraft R, Herndon DN, Al-Mousawi AM, et al. Burn size and survival probability in paediatric patients in modern burn care. Lancet. 2012;379(9820):1013-1021.[DOI]

Reviewed by Daniel Diaz-Gil, MD · Last updated March 2026

Medical disclaimer

This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional clinical judgment. Always independently verify results before making clinical decisions.

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