title: [Serious postoperative metabolic alkalosis during hospitalization].
abstract: Metabolic alkalosis is a frequent and serious abnormal acid-base disturbance with a high-pH-dependent morbidity and mortality rate. This situation is easy to recognize, and the treatment is relatively simple. We present a case history dealing with metabolic alkalosis as a consequence of severe acid-base disturbance with electrolyte and fluid imbalance caused by continuous postoperative vomiting and nasogastric suction. Our aim is to attract greater attention to this acid-base disturbance and a better understanding of the pathogenesis, which in turn should lead to earlier intervention and more appropriate therapy.
authors.affiliation: Randers Centralsygehus, Anaestesiologisk Afdeling. houleren49@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Nils Bjerregaard
authors.initials: NB
authors.lastname: Pedersen
authors.forename: Helle
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Bundgaard
mesh_terms: D000471:Alkalosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D020250:Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting / Q000150:complications