sodium bicarbonate Flashcards
1
Q
class
A
buffer
2
Q
description
A
buffer
3
Q
mechanism of action
A
act as a buffer to metabolic acidosis
4
Q
onset
A
2-10 min
5
Q
half life
A
15-30 min
6
Q
duration
A
30-60 min
7
Q
indications
A
metabolic acidosis
TCA overdose
definitive ABG analysis
8
Q
contraindications
A
metabolic and respiratory alkalosis
hypocalcemia
hypokalemia
9
Q
side effects
A
metabolic alkalosis
seizures
10
Q
drug interactions
A
most catecholamines and vasopressors
11
Q
supplied
A
50 mg in 50 ml of solvent
12
Q
dose administration
A
1 mEq/kg repeat w/ 0.5 mEq/kg every 10 min
