Weigh Sodium Bicarbonate Use in Cardiac Arrest and Acidosis

August 2026

Recent studies continue to clarify the role of IV sodium bicarbonate in cardiac arrest and acidosis from acute kidney injury (AKI).

Unpack the evidence to help support appropriate bicarb use.

Cardiac arrest. We know ACLS guidelines don’t routinely recommend bicarb...data show it doesn’t improve survival in out-of-hospital arrests.

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