After 24 hours of fluid resuscitation for a burn patient, a well-resuscitated patient will show all of the following except: Bradycardia ranging 50-60 bpm

After 24 hours of fluid resuscitation for a burn patient, a well-resuscitated patient will show all of the following except: Bradycardia ranging 50-60 bpm

• A. Capillary refill under 3 seconds
• B. Bradycardia 50-60 bpm
• C. Warm extremities
• D. Adequate urine output

Answer: (B)

After 24 hours of fluid resuscitation, a well-resuscitated burn patient should show restored perfusion. Capillary refill under 3 seconds indicates the microcirculation is returning to normal, reflecting adequate circulating volume. Warm extremities signal that peripheral tissues are well perfused, not cold from ongoing shock. Adequate urine output shows the kidneys are receiving enough blood flow, which is a good sign of overall fluid balance and perfusion. Bradycardia in the 50–60 bpm range does not fit this picture. In a well-resuscitated patient, heart rate is typically normalized or only mildly elevated from stressors like pain or fever; a persistently low heart rate suggests other issues such as hypothermia, medication effects, or conduction problems, and it would not be expected as part of an adequate resuscitation response.

After 24 hours of fluid resuscitation, a well-resuscitated burn patient should show restored perfusion. Capillary refill under 3 seconds indicates the microcirculation is returning to normal, reflecting adequate circulating volume. Warm extremities signal that peripheral tissues are well perfused, not cold from ongoing shock. Adequate urine output shows the kidneys are receiving enough blood flow, which is a good sign of overall fluid balance and perfusion.

Bradycardia in the 50–60 bpm range does not fit this picture. In a well-resuscitated patient, heart rate is typically normalized or only mildly elevated from stressors like pain or fever; a persistently low heart rate suggests other issues such as hypothermia, medication effects, or conduction problems, and it would not be expected as part of an adequate resuscitation response.