Sodium Bicarbonate

Question 1

Sodium Bicarbonate Injection Class

Answer 1

Alkalinizing Agent

Question 2

Sodium Bicarbonate Injection Description

Answer 2

A salt that is an alkalinizing agent and electrolyte supplement

Question 3

Sodium Bicarbonate Injection Presentation

Answer 3

Glass vial 8.4% in 50ml

Question 4

Sodium Bicarbonate Injection Administration

Answer 4

Intravenous (IV)

Intraosseous (IO)

Question 5

Sodium Bicarbonate Injection Indications

Answer 5

Wide complex QRS arrhythmias and/or seizures following tricyclic (TCA) overdose
Cardiac arrest following Tricyclic overdose
Cardiac Arrest following Harness Induced Suspension Trauma

Question 6

Sodium Bicarbonate Injection Contraindications

Answer 6

KSAR

Question 7

Sodium Bicarbonate Injection Dosage

Answer 7

Adult: 1mEq/Kg (1ml/Kg 8.4% solution)
           Max 50mEq (50ml 8.4%)

Paed: not indicated

Question 8

Sodium Bicarbonate Injection Pharmacology

Answer 8

TCA excretion from the body is enhanced by making the urine more alkaline (raising the pH)

Question 9

Sodium Bicarbonate Injection Side Effects

Answer 9

Nil when used for emergencies

Question 10

Sodium Bicarbonate Injection Additional Info

Answer 10

Sodium Bicarbonate 8.4% is a 1 mmol/ml solution