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How do you calculate the amount of Sodibicarb depending on the Base Excess in an ABG report?
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Treatment of acute metabolic acidosis by alkali therapy is usually indicated to raise and maintain the plasma pH to greater than 7.20.
The HCO3- deficit can be calculated by using the following equation:
HCO3- deficit = deficit/L (desired serum HCO3- - measured HCO3-) X 0.5 X body weight (volume of distribution for HCO3-)
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