Bicarbonate for In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

Inclusion Criteria:

1. In-hospital cardiac arrest

2. Age ≥ 18 years

3. Received at least one dose of adrenaline during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Clearly documented "do-not-resuscitate" order prior to the cardiac arrest

2. Prior enrollment in the trial

3. Invasive mechanical circulatory support at the time of the cardiac arrest

4. Known or suspected pregnancy at the time of the cardiac arrest

5. Known objection by the patient to participate in the trial

6. Clinical indication for bicarbonate administration