Alkalosis, Respiratory (Respiratory Alkalosis)

A state due to excess loss of carbon dioxide from the body. (Dorland, 27th ed)


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Respiratory alkalosis

Figure 11. Alterations in ventilation may result in respiratory acidosis or respiratory alkalosis.

Respiratory alkalosis

Respiratory alkalosis

Figure 12. Alterations in the concentrations of acidic or basic metabolites may result in metabolic acidosis or metabolic alkalosis.

Davenport diagram

Figure 2. A typical Davenport Diagram.

Davenport diagram

Figure 3. Bicarbonate ion concentration and pH are determined at a specific partial pressure of carbon dioxide.

Davenport diagram

Figure 4. A titration curve at a specific PCO2.

Davenport diagram

Figure 6. A buffer line can be generated by varying PCO2.

Davenport diagram

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