Sodium Bicarbonate Flashcards
1
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Sodium Bicarbonate: Class
A
Electrolyte
Alkalizing Agent, Buffer
2
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Sodium Bicarbonate: Indications
A
- Kyperkalemia
- TCA Overdose
- Post-ROSC after long arrest interval
- Phenobarbital overdose
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Known pre-existing bicarbonate-responsive acidosis.
3
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Sodium Bicarbonate: Contraindications
A
- Metabolic and respiratory alkalosis
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypokalemia
- Hypocloremia secondary to GI loss and vomiting
4
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Sodium Bicarbonate: Adult & Pediatric Dose
A
1 mEq / kg IV/IO slow bolus.
May repeat with 0.5 mEq / kg every 10 minutes.
