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... What is the bicarbonate level? If this is elevated, the patient has a metabolic alkalosis. If this is decreased, the patient has a respiratory alkalosis associated with salicylate intoxication or hyperventilation syndrome. Has the patient ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The differential diagnosis of alkalosis, like acidosis, begins with using the physiologic model of production, excretion, or degradation. ALKALOSIS (INCREASED PH) ... READ EXCERPTS »
... In hyperaldosteronism (Conn’s syndrome), hypersecretion of the mineralocorticoid aldosterone by the adrenal cortex causes excessive reabsorption of sodium and water, and excessive renal excretion of potassium. Causes and incidence ... Signs and symptoms ... Diagnosis ... Treatment ... Special considerations ... READ EXCERPTS »
... The differential diagnosis of alkalosis, like acidosis, begins with using the physiologic model of production, excretion, or degradation. ... Pictures ... READ EXCERPTS »
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