alkalemia
Elevated blood pH
Alkalemia is a medical condition in which the blood has a higher pH than normal, meaning it is too alkaline.
The typical blood pH range is 7.35 to 7.45; alkalemia occurs when pH rises above 7.45.
This can result from excessive loss of acid (as through prolonged vomiting) or retention of bases in the body.
The patient's alkalemia was caused by hyperventilation.
The underlying process causing this condition is called alkalosis.
Of bodily chemistry
- respiratoryRelated to breathing organs
- hyperventilationAbnormally rapid respiration
- compensationPayment for services rendered
- bicarbonateAcid-neutralizing salt
hypocalcemia · tetany · vomiting · diuretics · tachypnea · seizures · muscle spasms · numbness
Measure of solution acidity
- bicarbonateAcid-neutralizing salt
- arterialOf major vessels
- venousOf certain blood vessels
- plasmaElectrified matter state
electrolytes · potassium · sodium · calcium · chloride · lactate · carbon dioxide · hemoglobin
Acid-base measurement ratio
- bufferProtective intermediate space
- homeostasisBiological internal stability maintenance
- carbonic acidDissolved CO2 in water
- hydrogen ionLone proton, no electron
metabolic
Of bodily chemistry
- respiratoryRelated to breathing organs
- hyperventilationAbnormally rapid respiration
- compensationPayment for services rendered
bicarbonate · hypocalcemia · tetany · vomiting · diuretics · tachypnea · seizures · muscle spasms · numbness · confusion
pH
Measure of solution acidity
- bicarbonateAcid-neutralizing salt
- arterialOf major vessels
- venousOf certain blood vessels
plasma · electrolytes · potassium · sodium · calcium · chloride · lactate · carbon dioxide · hemoglobin · blood gas
pH balance
Acid-base measurement ratio
- bufferProtective intermediate space
- homeostasisBiological internal stability maintenance
- carbonic acidDissolved CO2 in water
hydrogen ion · acidosis · equilibrium · proton · neutralization
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