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Metabolic Alkalosis

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

HypokalemiaHypomagnesemiaArrhythmiasAvoid HyperventilationHypovolemiaOptimize ElectrolytesUnstable ElectrolytesReduced Cardiac OutputHypoxiaSkeletal Muscle WeaknessHypocalcemiaHypochloremia

Pathophysiology

Metabolic alkalosis is a pH above 7.45 with an elevated bicarbonate , and it is the most common acid-base derangement in hospitalized patients at about 51%. It arises from an intracellular hydrogen...

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