What exactly does a sodium bicarbonate IV do to a victim? Under what circumstances do you give it under? If anyone knows, please tell me. Also, could you tell me if patients with IVs but not in serious condition are allowed to be transported in an ambulance without a paramedic, cuz i saw on one episode of Emergency that Johnny and Roy had a problem with that, cuz their victim wasn't serious and another rescue nearby was, so they had to break the rules and help the victim. i was just wondering if that rule has changed.Thanks!