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Electrolyte Abnormalities
 

Respiratory Alkalosis

 
 
 
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Pathogenesis

  • Causes of Respiratory Alkalosis

    Any process that causes hyperventilation.
  • Hypoxia
  • Anxiety
  • Pain
  • Intracranial pathology
  • Pregnancy

Diagnosis

  • Blood Gas Findings

  • Alkalaemia with decreased PaCO₂.
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