Sodium Bicarbonate Flashcards
1
Q
Sodium bicarbonate class
A
Alkalotic solution
2
Q
Sodium bicarbonate action
A
Neutralizes acids in body due to hypoxia
3
Q
Sodium bicarbonate indication
A
Tricyclic OD with arrhythmias, widened QRS complex, hypotension, suspected hyperkalemic pulseless arrest
4
Q
Sodium bicarbonate contraindication
A
Metabolic and respiratory alkalosis, hypocalcemia
5
Q
Sodium bicarbonate dose/route
A
> 10kg 1mEq/kg IV slow, repeat after 10 min
6
Q
Sodium bicarbonate side effects
A
Metabolic alkalosis, paradoxical intracellular acidosis, sodium bolus can lead to volume overload
7
Q
Sodium bicarbonate other
A
No longer recommended for use in prolonged cardiac arrest
