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.
Sources
- Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 21st edition
- The Harriet Lane Handbook, 22nd edition
- BNF for Children
- PALS 2020 guidelines