Bicarbonate Deficit
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Weight
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HCO3 Desired (mEq/L)
HCO3 Measured (mEq/L)
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Bicarbonate Deficiency (mEq)
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Bicarbonate Deficit

Bicarbonate Deficit is used in patient with metabolic acidosis, with arterial blood pH of <=7.0. Bicarbonate Deficit is calculated with the target to bring arterial blood pH up to 7.2

Formula used:

  • HCO3 deficit = 0.4 × wt (kg) × (desired HCO3 - measured HCO3)

References:

  1. Sandra Sabatini, Kurtzman NA. Bicarbonate therapy in severe metabolic acidosis. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2009; 20(4):692-5
  2. Adrogué HJ, Madias NE. Management of life-threatening acid-base disorders. First of two parts. N Engl J Med. 1998 Jan; 338(1):26-34.