Prevention of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy With Sodium Bicarbonate Bolus Injection

Prevention of Contrast-Induced Nephropathy With Sodium Bicarbonate Bolus Injection in Patients Undergoing an Emergent Coronary Procedure

This study is to investigate the effect of Sodium Bicarbonate bolus injection in patients undergoing an emergent coronary procedure for prevention of contrast-induced nephropathy.

This study is to investigate the effect of Sodium Bicarbonate bolus injection in patients undergoing an emergent coronary procedure for prevention of contrast-induced nephropathy.The End point is development of contrast-induced nephropathy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients undergoing an emergent coronary procedure(within 60 minutes from admission)

Exclusion Criteria:

• On dialysis
• Pregnancy
• Past use of bicarbonate or N-Acetyl-Cystein in 48hr
• Past exposure to contrast media in 48hr
• Circulatory insufficiency with lactic acidosis.