Priority in the different phases of burn management

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A cook in a restaurant was rushed to the emergency department after sustaining burns on the face, entire torso, anterior right upper extremity, and anterior right lower extremity including the genitalia. His weight is 154 lbs.

Answer the questions pertinent to the patient's condition.

1. Compute for the total body surface area affected by the burns.

2. Using Parkland formula, Compute for the fluid resuscitation for the patient on:

a. First 8 hours b. Second 8 hours c. Third 8 hours

3. What acid-base imbalance will the patient be predisposed to in the initial stages of burns?

4. What is the priority in the different phases of burn management.

a. Emergency phase:

b. Acute phase:

c. Rehabilitative phase:

5. Part of the management for burn patient is the administration of Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs)

g. Omeprazole. What is the rationale behind the inclusion of the said drug to the therapeutic management of burn patients?

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