Sodium Bicarb (WK 6) Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
Class?
A
Alkalinizing agent
2
Q
Indications?
A
Prolonged CA, hyperkalemia, tricyclic antidepressant/barbiturates OD & refractory metabolic acidosis
3
Q
Contraindications?
A
None
4
Q
Side Effects?
A
Extracellular alkalosis, cardiac arrhythmias and decrease cerebral & cardiac functioning
5
Q
Action?
A
Raises pH of blood by buffering excess hydrogen ions. Provides vascular bicarbonate to assist with buffer system in reducing the effects of metabolic acidosis & in treatments of some OD’s
6
Q
ADULT/PEDI?
A
1 mEq IV/IO, repeat @ half dose every 10 min
