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Metabolic Alkalosis

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Metabolic Alkalosis

Metabolic alkalosis is a primary increase of the bicarbonate (HCO3-) with or without a compensatory rise from Carbondioxid partial pressure (PCO2); the pH may be high or almost normal. Common causes include recurrent vomiting, hypovolemia, diuretics and hypokalemia. Renal impairment…