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Intravenous Chalk

31/07/202425/07/2024 by Dr Stuart McLay

It’s a commonly reported chemical reaction that IV calcium given in the same line as IV Bicarbonate causes the formation of Calcium Carbonate (i.e. limestone) in the IV. But does it really? (spoiler alert: YES!) It’s pretty quick too – I made a little video with the help of my friends in the Pathology Lab. … Read more

Categories Intensive Care Tags compatibility, drug, Intensive care, medication

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