Sodium Citrate (Bicitra) dosing
Miscellaneous · 0.3 M solution · PO
Calculated, not generatedWeight-based dose
| Dose | Per kg | For 70 kg |
|---|---|---|
| low | 0.3 mL/kg | 21 mL |
| standard | 0.4 mL/kg | 28 mL |
| high | 0.5 mL/kg | 35 mL |
30 mL PO immediately before induction (within 30 min). Non-particulate antacid — neutralizes gastric acid. Standard aspiration prophylaxis for high-risk patients (obstetric, emergency).
Renal & hepatic adjustment
No drug-specific organ adjustment in our database — use clinical judgment and verify against the label.
Evidence A · OB anesthesia aspiration prophylaxis protocols
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Vigil computes Sodium Citrate (Bicitra) for your patient's actual weight — and adjusts for renal or hepatic impairment automatically, with the cited rationale. The number is calculated from a verified database, never guessed.
Decision support for licensed clinicians — not a substitute for clinical judgment. Always verify against the package insert and the patient in front of you.