more controversy over whether sodium bicarbonate reduces contrast-induced kidney damage
May 2008
There's more controversy over whether sodium bicarbonate reduces contrast-induced kidney damage.
Contrast dyes are a leading cause of acute renal failure in hospitalized patients.
Giving IV sodium bicarb prior to contrast has become common practice for some clinicians. It's often combined with oral acetyl-cysteine to further reduce the risk.
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