Metabolic alkalosis is a primary pathophysiologic event characterized by the gain of
bicarbonate or the loss of nonvolatile acid from extracellular fluid. The kidney preserves …

Metabolic alkalosis is a primary pathophysiologic event characterized by the gain of
bicarbonate or the loss of nonvolatile acid from extracellular fluid. The kidney preserves …

Metabolic alkalosis is a common acid-base disorder characterized by a primary elevation of
plasma bicarbonate concentration and a reciprocally reduced plasma chloride concentration …

The pathophysiology, symptomatology, and treatment of metabolic alkalosis are reviewed,
with emphasis on treatment with intravenous hydrochloric acid. Three buffering systems are …

Metabolic alkalosis is a primary rise in the concentration of bicarbonate in extracellular fluid
and can be divided into two phases: generation and maintenance. Generation requires …

Metabolic alkalosis is an increase in blood pH to> 7.45 due to a primary increase in serum
bicarbonate (HCO 3−). Metabolic alkalosis results from alkali accumulation or acid loss, and …

Respiratory alkalosis is an extremely common and complicated problem affecting virtually
every organ system in the body. This article reviews the various facets of this interesting …

Discussion DR. SANDRA SABATINI (Chairman and Professor of Physiology, and Professor
of Internal Medicine, Combined Program in Nephrology and Renal Physiology, Texas Tech …

Metabolic alkalosis, isolated or in combination with another abnormality, is the most
common acid-base disorder in patients with congestive heart failure. In most cases, it is a …

● Metabolic alkalosis (MA), defined as a primary increment in plasma bicarbonate
concentration, is a common complication in hospitalized patients and is associated with high …