Sodium bicarbonate is a white, crystalline powder that is commonly used as a pH buffering agent, an electrolyte replenisher, systemic alkalizer and in topical cleansing solutions.
Sodium bicarbonate is used for the treatment of metabolic acidosis which may occur in severe renal disease, uncontrolled diabetes, circulatory insufficiency due to shock or severe dehydration, extracorporeal circulation of blood, cardiac arrest and severe primary lactic acidosis. Also is indicated in severe diarrhea which is often accompanied by a significant loss of bicarbonate. Further indicated in the treatment of certain drug intoxications, including barbiturates (where dissociation of the barbiturateprotein complex is desired), in poisoning by salicylates or methyl alcohol and in hemolytic reactions requiring alkalinization of the urine to diminish nephrotoxicity of blood pigments.
Hospital General de Mexicali, Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
University of California, Irvine Medical Center, Orange, California, United States
Fortrea Clinical Research Unit Inc., Dallas, Texas, United States
ndiana University School of Dentistry Graduate Endodontics Dept., Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
Emory Clinic, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Atlanta VA Medical Center, Decatur, Georgia, United States
Yuzuncu Yil University, Van, Turkey
Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
Oslo University Hospital Ullevål, Oslo, Norway
The University Hospital of North Norway, Tromsø, Norway
Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
Canberra Hospital, Garran, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Mater Hospital, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
National Taiwan University Yunlin Branch, Yunlin County, Taiwan
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