Other Cardiac

Question 1

Sodium Bicarbonate

Answer 1

1mEq/kg IV/IO (VFib, P-VTach, Asystole), (Tricyclic OD)

Alkalizing Agent- decreases blood pH by buffering H+ ions.

• Acidosis from prolonged (>10min, unless HyperKalemia) Cardiac Arrest after CPR & ROSC.
• Hemodialysis Pt w HyperKalemia (wide QRS, peaked T, Bradycardia) 50mEq IV/IO OLMC required

-Tricyclic OD (prolonged QRS, tachycardia, altered LOC)