Speaker(s):
Alena R. Thannikal, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCCCP, Acute Care Clinical Pharmacist - Critical Care & Emergency Medicine, Staff Member, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose.
Moderator(s):
Sarah F. Hale, PharmD, BCPPS, Director of Pharmacy, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to:
- Recall Adult Advanced Life Support algorithms and key medications used.
- Evaluate the role of sodium bicarbonate for in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) with emerging literature.
- Describe how the BIHCA trial may influence pharmacist recommendations for sodium bicarbonate use during IHCA, including when use may still be clinically appropriate.
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests:
The Planning Committee consisting of Sarah F. Hale, PharmD, Brian Simpkins, PharmD, Jessica Milheim, CPhT, Clara Bishay, PharmD, and Simran Kaur, PharmD have no identified disclosures.
CE Committee Member/Content Reviewers have nothing to disclose.
Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
Content Disclosure:
This presentation/content is HIPAA compliant.
Commercial Support for this Session
None.
Session date:
08/12/2026 - 12:30pm to 1:30pm EDT
Location:
Geisinger Medical Center and Virtual via Teams
Danville, PA
17822
United States
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Add to calendar:
- 1.00 ACPE
- 1.00 ACPE Tech
- 1.00 Participation Credit

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