Predicting increased fluid requirements during the resuscitation of thermally injured patients.

Background: We determined whether factors present soon after burn predict which patients will receive more than 4 mL/kg/% burn during the first 24 hours, and whether total fluid intake during the first 24 hours (VOL) contributes to in-hospital mortality (MORT).

Methods: We reviewed the records of patients admitted during 1987-97. The modified Brooke resuscitation formula was used.