Sodium Bicarbonate

Question 1

Sodium Bicarbonate Dosage

Answer 1

Adults and children (>10 kg) 8.4% solution:

• Tricyclic OD with hypotension or prolonged QRS > 0.10 sec or suspected hyperkalemia related pulseless arrest:
  
  • 1.0 mEq/kg slow IV push
  • Repeat if needed in 10 minutes.