Premature babies (build up of acid levels in blood)
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The BASE study is looking at the use of a medicine called sodium bicarbonate in preterm babies in metabolic acidosis. Metabolic acidosis is a build up of acid in the blood.
Who can take part?
Parents of babies born 23-30+6 gestation will be given an information leaflet and asked to give verbal consent.
More information
For more information visit the study website.