Does the Parkland formula consider first-degree burns for resuscitation?

No, the Parkland formula does not consider type A burns for fluid resuscitation. The Parkland formula is specifically designed for calculating fluid requirements in patients with significant thermal burns (second and third-degree burns) covering more than 20% of total body surface area. The formula calculates the fluid needed in the first 24 hours as 4 mL of Ringer's lactate solution per kilogram of body weight per percentage of burn area. Half of this calculated volume is administered in the first 8 hours after the burn injury, and the remaining half is given over the next 16 hours. Type A burns, which are superficial first-degree burns affecting only the epidermis (like sunburns), do not cause significant fluid shifts or plasma loss and therefore do not require fluid resuscitation using the Parkland formula. These superficial burns typically heal within a week without scarring and are managed with symptomatic treatment such as pain control and topical moisturizers.