From: Bicarbonate ringer’s solution could improve the intraoperative acid-base equilibrium and reduce hepatocellular enzyme levels after deceased donor liver transplantation: a randomized controlled study
Acetate group (n = 34)
Bicarbonate group (n = 35)
P value
Incidence of 5% sodium bicarbonate infusions
32 (94)
27 (77)
0.045
Volume of 5% sodium bicarbonate infusions (ml) a
175 (50–280)
110 (50–200)
0.0000
RPS
16 (47)
10 (29)
0.113