Metabolic alkalosis

Metabolic alkalosis refers to the clinical situation of excessive acid loss in the body or excessive alkali from outside the body. The main biochemical manifestations are high blood HCO3- and increased PaCO2. The pH value varies depending on the compensation situation, and can be significantly too high; it can also only rise slightly or even normally. Clinically, the disease is often accompanied by hypokalemia.

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