Is IV sodium bicarbonate overused in the ICU? 🧪

Overall, trial evidence shows limited benefit for routine use of sodium #bicarbonate in unselected metabolic acidosis. However, a recent meta-analysis highlights one critical subgroup that does benefit: patients with #AKI.

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Does sodium bicarbonate improve outcomes in severe metabolic #acidosis? 🧪

Dr Bram Rochwerg discusses the recent meta-analysis, Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidance & benefits in AKI patients: mcmastertextbook.one/en/knowledge...

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