Hemostasis is an essential step in wound management. Most commonly, bleeding is caused by lacerated subdermal plexus and superficial veins which can be controlled with pressure alone. When lacerations are especially deep, an artery may also be affected. In these situations, special maneuvers are often necessary to obtain adequate hemostasis.
To Buffer an Acid You Add a Base, Right?
Posted onWhat do you do if your septic patient now has a lactate of 12 and a pH of 7.00? You’ve already started your fluids, antibiotics, pressors, and have ruled out any unaddressed source. Intuitively, your patient’s acidosis should be corrected by providing a base – specifically sodium bicarbonate. This is a common approach, although as […]