The best guide to adequate tissue perfusion in the fluid management of a patient with burns, is to ensure a minimum hourly urine output of -: (A) 10-30 ml, (B) 30-50 ml, (C) 50-70 ml, (D) 70-100 ml
Answer is B. 0.5 - 1 ml/kg/hr i.e. 30-60 ml/hr in a 60 kg man. Urine output is the key indicator for monitoring resuscitation.