Tuesday September 30, 2008



Q: Why its not a good idea to give "amp. of bicarb" via same line from where LR (Lactate Ringer) is infusing?


A: Reason, its not a good idea to mix "bicarb" with LR (Lactated Ringer) as LR contains calcium which will bind bicarbonate and will make the whole management ineffective.


Related previous pearls: LR and NS