Sodium Bicarbonate

Question 1

Bicarbonate Adult Dose:

Answer 1

• 1 mEq / kg IV May repeat with 0.5 mEq / kg every 10 minutes.
• Adult infusion: 1 – 4 amps in 1 liter D5W or NS, rate determined by sending physician.

Question 2

Bicarbonate Pediatric Dose:

Answer 2

-1 mEq / kg IV
May repeat with 0.5 mEq / kg every 10 minutes.
-Adult infusion: 1 – 4 amps in 1 liter D5W or NS, rate determined by sending physician.