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Metabolic alkalosis


Metabolic alkalosis is caused by an increase in HCO 3 − or decrease in H + (↑ pH,↑HCO 3 − ). Compensatory mechanisms are:

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    ↑ pCO 2 by hypoventilation (limited by hypoxia)

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    ↓ HCO 3 − by kidneys.

Causes

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