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What is the prognosis for patients with metabolic alkalosis?
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If metabolic alkalosis is recognized and treated promptly, the patient may have no long-term complications; however, the underlying condition that caused the alkalosis needs to be corrected or managed.
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What would cause metabolic alkalosis to slide into metabolic acidosis?
respiratory alkalosis would cause metabolic acidosis
What is the cause of metabolic alkalosis?
The early stage of vomiting causes metabolic alkalosis
What is the prognosis for respiratory alkalosis?
If the underlying condition that caused the respiratory alkalosis is treated and corrected, there may be no long-term effects.
Whta is metabolic alkalosis?
Metabolic alkalosis is a pH imbalance in which the body has accumulated too much of an alkaline substance, such as bicarbonate, and does not have enough acid to effectively neutralize the effects of the alkali.
Prolonged vomiting of stomach contents will result in?
metabolic alkalosis.
What is the prognosis for TGA patients?
The prognosis for TGA patients is excellent
How is metabolic alkalosis diagnosed?
Metabolic alkalosis may be suspected based on symptoms, but often may not be noticeable. The condition is usually confirmed by laboratory tests on blood and urine samples. Blood pH above 7.45 confirms the condition.
What are the lab values you would see in someone with metabolic acidosis and alkalosis?
inbalance in ABG's
What is the prognosis for the patient?
The prognosis for TGA patients is excellent
In metabolic alkalosis does the PO2 decreases?
The PO2 does decrease in metabolic acidosis, Similarly, there is a decrease in the pH and HCO3 levels. Metabolic acidosis is a condition where the body is producing too much acid.
A person who chronically consumes large amounts of antacids to settle an upset stomach may risk?
Metabolic alkalosis.
Is alkalosis dangerous?
Yes. It can cause electrolyte disbalances and death. It will also suppres the breathing (metabolic alcalosis only).
