Sodium Bicarb
Jun 17, 2022•1 min
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Episode description
- Class: Electrolyte replacement /Alkalizing Agent
- MOA: Counteracts existing acidosis
- Indications: Acidosis, Drug intoxications (barbiturates, salicylates, methyl alcohol)
- Contraindications: Metabolic alkalosis, hypocalcemia
- Side effects: metabolic alkalosis, hypernatremia, injection site reaction, sodium and fluid retention, peripheral edema.
- Dosing
Metabolic acidosis during cardiac arrest
Adult:1 mEq/kg slow IV/IO may repeat at 0.5 mEq/kg in 10 mins
Pedi:SAA
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