Brooke's Formula:
a) Fluid requirement
b) Estimate the accurate/approximate weight of the patient
c) First 24 hours
Colloids (blood, plasma, dextran) 0.5 mlkg/per cent bum physiological saline 1.5mlkg/per cent bum. 5 per cent dextrose depending on age and size of patient.
d) Second 24 hours
Colloids (blood, plasma, dextran) 0.25ml I kg/per cent burn, physiological saline 0.75 mlkglper cent bum. 5 per cent dextrose depending on age and size of patient.
e) Ascorbic acid, vitamin B complex and folates are important for wound healing.