Sodium bicarbonate application for the treatment of acute metabolic acidosis: what we know and what we still don’t know

Intensive Care Medicine 2026 Open access

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Authors: Thilo von Groote, Thomas Langer, Beatrice Brunoni
DOI: 10.1007/s00134-026-08314-8
Cited by: 1
References: 15

Abstract

Metabolic acidosis is common in critically ill patients and reflects a broad spectrum of underlying pathophysiological processes.Intravenous sodium bicarbonate is widely used, yet its efficacy and safety remain debated [1].

Fields of Study & Subjects

Renal function and acid-base balance Diet and metabolism studies Potassium and Related Disorders

Publication details

Journal / source
Intensive Care Medicine
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Volume
52
Issue
5
Pages
1101–1104
Publication date
26 January 2026
Language
EN