SCCM Resource Library-Severe Acidemia and Hypoxemia in Kidney and Respiratory Failure: The Intensivist's View

Severe Acidemia and Hypoxemia in Kidney and Respiratory Failure: The Intensivist's View

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In this talk, the speaker, an intensivist, discusses the complexities and management challenges of simultaneous kidney and respiratory failure, focusing primarily on severe acidemia. The speaker highlights the role of sodium bicarbonate in treatment, examining its efficacy and potential drawbacks such as intracellular acidosis and electrolyte imbalances, while noting that decisions on its use often vary among practitioners and lack substantial outcome data. The talk explores different acidemia scenarios, using clinical examples to discuss varying treatment approaches and decision-making processes. Emphasizing the interplay of organ failures in the intensive care unit, the speaker addresses ventilator management strategies, potential benefits and risks of bicarbonate administration, and the importance of engaging nephrologists for comprehensive care. The takeaway underscores the intricate balance required in treating acidemia and the importance of collaborative, informed clinical decision-making in the ICU setting.

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One-Hour Concurrent Session | At the Nexus of Acid, Oxygen, Dialysis, and Ventilation: The Patient With Kidney and Respiratory Failure

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Content Type Presentation

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Year 2024

Keywords

acidemia

sodium bicarbonate

organ failure

ICU management

collaborative care

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