Alkalosis
Alkalosis is understood as an acid base disturbance with an initial increase in blood pH.
Pathogenesis
Respiratory alkalosis is caused by hyperventilation. In contrary, overproduction of bicarbonate results in metabolic alkalosis.
Classification
Besides the pathogenetic classification: metabolic or respiratory alkalosis. Alkalosis may be further characterized by the degree of compensation: fully, partially, and non-compensated alkalosis.
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