coronary angiography Contrast-associated acute kidney injury occurred in 9.5% and 9.1% of patients receiving IV sodium bicarbonate and acetylcysteine, respectively, rates which did not differ ...

A rapid bolus injection of sodium bicarbonate immediately before contrast use drastically reduces the rate of contrast induced nephropathy (CIN) compared with sodium chloride in patients with mild ...

Hospira announced a voluntary recall of one lot of Sodium Bicarbonate Injection 8.4%, USP, due to particulate presence within a single-dose glass fliptop vial from a confirmed complaint. Hospira ...

According to the Company, intravenous administration of the affected product could lead to “site specific infections as well as serious systemic infections which may be life-threatening.” SterRx, LLC ...

A strategy of hydration with sodium chloride (saline) is more effective than bicarbonate for preventing contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) in patients with renal dysfunction undergoing intravascular ...

Hospira recalls one lot of 8.4% Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP, due to particulate matter found within a single-dose glass fliptop vial. Hospira, a Pfizer company, announced on March 18, 2016 that ...

Trials that compared sodium bicarbonate and sodium chloride for the prevention of contrast-induced acute kidney injury have yielded highly conflicting results. The authors of a recent meta-analysis ...

American Regent Initiates Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Sodium Bicarbonate Injection, USP 7.5% and 8.4%, 50mL Single Dose Vials Due to Particulate Matter December 23, 2010 - Shirley, NY - American ...

Radiocontrast agents used during coronary or peripheral angiography and angioplasty are associated with a potentially reversible form of renal failure known as contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN), ...

If you have diabetes, it's important to be familiar with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). DKA is a serious complication of ...

Overview: Sodium bicarbonate is an antacid that is taken by mouth to relieve heartburn, indigestion, or an upset stomach. Common side effects can include gas or feeling bloated. Before taking sodium ...