Sodium Bicarbonate in Different Critically Ill Conditions: From Physiology to Clinical Practice
Silvia Coppola, Alessio Caccioppola, Sara Froio, Davide Chiumello
Abstract
Intravenous sodium bicarbonate is commonly used in several critically ill conditions for the management of acute acidemia independently of the etiology, and for the prevention of acute kidney injury, although this is still controversial from a physiologic point of view.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineIntensive care medicineSodium bicarbonateCritically illAcute kidney injuryEtiologyClinical PracticeBicarbonateInternal medicineNursingPhysical chemistryChemistryRenal function and acid-base balancePoisoning and overdose treatmentsAcute Kidney Injury Research