5/7/11

Why is Sodium Bicarbonate routinely given to rhabdomyolysis patients in acute renal failure?


Why is Sodium Bicarbonate routinely given to rhabdomyolysis patients in acute renal failure?I have yet to have explained to me the pharmacologic/pathophysiologic rationale behind giving sodium bicarbonate to those with rhabdomyolysis in anuric ARF without hyperkalemia present.

Posted by ckm1956
All I've really thought was that the alkalinization of the urine helps protect the kidneys & get rid of the myoglobin.

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