Hypernatremia and metabolic alkalosis as a consequence of the therapeutic misuse of baking soda.
When used appropriately, baking soda (sodium bicarbonate, USP) is a nontoxic, readily available, multipurpose product found in many households. We report an infant who presented with hypernatremia and metabolic alkalosis due to the addition of baking soda to her water. This case represents the possible dangerous use of a common household product in infants owing to the lack of proper warning labels.
Fuchs
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Ambulatory Care Center/Emergency Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3417.
Listernick
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D000471:Alkalosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy; D001639:Bicarbonates / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D006955:Hypernatremia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy; D007223:Infant; D012964:Sodium / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017693:Sodium Bicarbonate
D001639:Bicarbonates; D017693:Sodium Bicarbonate; D012964:Sodium