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To evaluate the therapeutic efficacy and physiological mechanisms of intravenous sodium bicarbonate in reversing severe acidosis, hyperpotassemia, and cardiac toxicity in uremic patients.

February 1, 1959Circulation

Severe Acidosis and Hyperpotassemia Treated with Sodium Bicarbonate Infusion

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KSKUNO C. SCHWARZCornell University BCBurton D. CohenAmerican Heart Association GLGlenn D. LubashUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore

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Case series reveals intravenous sodium bicarbonate reduces plasma potassium and normalizes electrocardiograms in severe uremic acidosis, indicating a rapid therapeutic role.

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To evaluate the therapeutic efficacy and physiological mechanisms of intravenous sodium bicarbonate in reversing severe acidosis, hyperpotassemia, and cardiac toxicity in uremic patients.
Administered intravenous sodium bicarbonate infusions to four uremic patients presenting with severe acidosis, hyperpotassemia, and electrocardiographic signs of cardiotoxicity.
Conducted serial laboratory determinations of blood pH and plasma potassium alongside continuous electrocardiographic monitoring.
Sodium bicarbonate infusion induced a consistent elevation in blood pH and a concurrent reduction in plasma potassium concentrations.
Electrocardiographic abnormalities associated with severe potassium toxicity rapidly regressed toward normal tracings following treatment.

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SCHWARZ et al. (1959) studied this question.

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Case series reveals intravenous sodium bicarbonate reduces plasma potassium and normalizes electrocardiograms in severe uremic acidosis, indicating a rapid therapeutic role.

Severe Acidosis and Hyperpotassemia Treated with Sodium Bicarbonate Infusion

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Severe Acidosis and Hyperpotassemia Treated with Sodium Bicarbonate Infusion

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