Sodium Bicarbonate
Usual Diluents
D5W, NS
Standard Dilution [Amount of drug] [Infusion volume] [Infusion rate]
50 meq/ 50 ml vial
May add ordered dose to empty viaflex bag or dilute in 50-1000ml.
Monitor ABG's q2-3 hours to assess response. Administer IV either undiluted or
diluted in other IV fluid (50-1000ml) depending on fluid status.
Stability / Miscellaneous
EXP: 1 DAY (RT).
Store injection at room temperature. Protect from heat and from freezing. Use only
clear solutions.