II. Pathophysiology

  1. Increased ventilation results in Respiratory Alkalosis

III. Causes

IV. Symptoms

  1. Specific to etiology
    1. Respiratory distress
    2. Anxiety
  2. Paresthesias
    1. Fingers
    2. Lips

V. Labs

  1. Arterial Blood Gas
    1. PO2 increased
    2. PCO2 decreased
  2. Serum Electrolytes
    1. Hyponatremia
    2. Hypokalemia
    3. Hyperchloremia
  3. Urine
    1. Urine Potassium increased
    2. Urine Sodium increased
    3. Urine Bicarbonate increased
    4. Chloride decreased

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