title: The psychosis of metabolic alkalosis.
abstract: Metabolic alkalosis as an additional etiology for organic psychosis is presented and covered, with theoretical and clinical considerations, including treatment. Illustrative case histories are cited and certain parameters of acid-base equilibrium are described as favorable to the normal awake state, while substantial deviation towards metabolic alkalosis is seen as conducive to psychotic aberration.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Howard
mesh_terms: D000136:Acid-Base Equilibrium; D000328:Adult; D000471:Alkalosis / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D001477:Bartter Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000523:psychology; D011188:Potassium / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology*
chemical_list: D011188:Potassium