Bicarbonate Therapy in the Critically Ill Patient

January 21, 2022 00:41:39
Bicarbonate Therapy in the Critically Ill Patient
Critical Care Perspectives in Emergency Medicine
Bicarbonate Therapy in the Critically Ill Patient

Jan 21 2022 | 00:41:39

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Show Notes

In this podcast we are joined by EM/CCM superstars Dr. Gabe Wardi and Dr. Kit Tainter, who discuss the physiologic effects of metabolic acidosis, the rationale for sodium bicarbonate administration, and its use in select critical illness states.  An awesome podcast to start of 2022!

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