Drinking baking soda water may help with heartburn, indigestion, and athletic performance, but it comes with risks. Learn ...

To determine the effects of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO 3) correction of metabolic acidosis on cardiopulmonary, laboratory, and cerebral, renal and splanchnic regional oxygen saturation (rSO 2) and ...

This review focuses on three issues facing clinicians who care for patients with diabetic ketoacidosis; all of the issues are related to acid–base disorders. The first issue is the use of the plasma ...

During a recent shift, our emergency department (ED) team saw a patient with fairly severe diabetic ketoacidosis. The patient's serum bicarbonate level was 6 mEq/L and the venous pH was 6.85. During ...

Overview: Sodium bicarbonate is an antacid that is taken by mouth to relieve heartburn, indigestion, or an upset stomach. Common side effects can include gas or feeling bloated. Before taking sodium ...

Internal acid–base homeostasis is fundamental for maintaining life. Accurate and timely interpretation of an acid–base disorder can be lifesaving, but the establishment of a correct diagnosis may be ...