The Association Between Initial Serum Bicarbonate Levels and the Management of Dehydrated Children in the Emergency Department: A Retrospective Review

Conclusions Initial serum bicarbonate level of dehydrated children does not appear to be associated with the severity of dehydration, vomiting, diarrhea and the patients' management in the ED or the hospital. Initial serum bicarbonate is associated with the decision to administer fluid boluses and potential bounce back.
Source: Pediatric Emergency Care - Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research