Metabolic acidosis and sodium bicarbonate therapy in critically ill patients: A multinational survey of international and Chinese practitioners.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate critical care professionals' perceptions of the burden of metabolic acidosis (MA) in the intensive care unit (ICU), and assess agreement on indications, modalities, risks, and benefits of sodium bicarbonate therapy.

Design

A multinational, web-based survey administered at different times to Chinese and international ICU practitioners.

Main outcome measures

The survey comprised 20 items across four domains: 1) perceived epidemiology and research relevance of MA; 2) rationale, indications, and treatment modalities; 3) potential benefits of sodium bicarbonate; and 4) potential adverse effects of sodium bicarbonate. Responses were recorded on a 5-point Likert scale and classified as "Agreed", "Disagreed", or "Uncertain".

Resul

SUBMITTER: Caroli A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12933564 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature