A 58-year-old with suspected DKA has pH 7.08 and HCO₃⁻ 7 mEq/L. Which statement about bicarbonate is correct?...

Question

A 58-year-old with suspected DKA has pH 7.08 and HCO₃⁻ 7 mEq/L. Which statement about bicarbonate is correct?

Accepted Answer

Bicarbonate is generally not indicated unless pH

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Bicarbonate is mandatory in all DKA

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Bicarbonate replaces insulin

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Give bicarbonate to close anion gap faster

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Bicarbonate for any HCO₃⁻

us-abem MCQ (SBA): DKA-Bicarbonate Use