Sodium bicarbonate 8.4% — paediatric dose
Weight-based dosing for Sodium bicarbonate 8.4% in children. Category: Resuscitation.
| Dose | 1 mmol/kg (1 mL/kg of 8.4%) |
|---|---|
| Per kg | 1 mmol/kg |
| Maximum | 50 mmol |
| Route | slow IV |
Clinical notes
Dilute 1:1 in neonates. Ensure ventilation. Not routine in arrest.
Common questions
What is the dose of Sodium bicarbonate 8.4% in children?
1 mmol/kg (1 mL/kg of 8.4%). That is 1 mmol/kg per dose.
What is the maximum Sodium bicarbonate 8.4% dose for a child?
The maximum single dose is 50 mmol. Weight-based calculation should never exceed this ceiling.
How is Sodium bicarbonate 8.4% given?
Sodium bicarbonate 8.4% is given by slow IV.
About this page
Compiled from standard paediatric references. Verify against a current formulary and your local protocol.
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Last reviewed 2026-08-12.