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
  • 1.00 ACPE
  • 1.00 ACPE Tech
  • 1.00 Participation Credit
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