In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]> Bicarbonate. I have been outspoken against its use since 1983. The rest of the world is catching up. I agree entirely; there is no rational reason for its use. Ditto adrenaline, ditto CPR except in well-defined circumstances. Best wishes, Rowley Cottingham [log in to unmask] Clinical Governance. Just say no. %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%