Respiratory Alkalosis

Respiratory Alkalosis:

Causes: 

• 1)Hyperventilation as in anxiety
• 2) Mechanical Ventilation
• 3) Salicylates poisoning /Sepsis
• 4)Liver disease
• 6)Severe anaemia 

Parametter:

• pH = > 7.4 
• pCo2 = less then 35 mmHg 

Clinical Features:

• 1)dizziness.
• 2)bloating.
• 3)feeling lightheaded.
• 4)numbness or muscle spasms in the hands and feet.
• 5)discomfort in the chest area.
• 6)confusion.
• 7)dry mouth.
• 8)tingling in the arms.

Investigations: 

• 1)ABG 
• 2) Serum creatinine 
• 3)Serum Electrolyte 
• 4)LFT 
• 5)CBC 
• 6)ECG

Rx: 

• O2,supplement 
  
• treatment of underlying cause of Hyper ventilation 

If severe then Ventilator support 

• Reduce anxiety