Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Wednesday September 23, 2009


Q: How do you write the drip of soda bicarbonate in preventing contrast induced nephropathy ?

A: Use 154meq/L of sodium bicarbonate (3 amps) in 1 litre of D5W.

Give 3ml/kg/hr one hr prior to the exam.

Give 1ml/kg/hr during the exam and for 6 hours after the exam.

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