Endocrinology: How to treat acidosis using bicarbonate?

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How to treat acidosis using bicarbonate?

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usually with severe acidosis (pH<7), should be given in small amounts, monitor and stop giving bicarb at pH=7.15-7.2
Since rapid alkalinization could cause hypokalemia, paradoxical CNS acidosis, effect on oxygen delivery to tissues (O2 saturation curve goes to the right)

Endocrinology

How to treat acidosis using bicarbonate?

Usually with severe acidosis (pH<7), should be given in small amounts, monitor and stop giving bicarb at pH=7.15-7.2 Since rapid alkalinization could cause hypokalemia, paradoxical CNS acidosis, effect on oxygen delivery to tissues (O2 saturation curve goes to the right)

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