Bicarbonate Infusion Protocol

Mix solution:

  • Remove 150 ml from 1 Liter D5W
  • Add 150 mEq Sodium Bicarbonate (150 ml) to D5W

Pre-contrast:

  • Weigh patient
  • Infusion to run @ 3 ml/kg/hour for one hour

Post-contrast:

  • Infusion to run @ 1 ml/kg/hour for six hours