or alternatively a direct result of increased bicarbonate concentrations. The condition typically cannot last long if the kidneys are functioning properly. Respiratory alkalosis is a medical ...

Describes acid-base physiology and discusses the diagnosis and treatment of disorders associated with metabolic acidosis and metabolic alkalosis ... and bicarbonate losses from the kidney or ...

and excessive renal bicarbonate loss due to compensation for a preceding period of hypocapnia and respiratory alkalosis. [12,13,14] Acidosis produces myocardial depression, reduces the ...