title: A Quick Reference on Metabolic Alkalosis.
abstract: Metabolic alkalemia is characterized by an increase in bicarbonate concentration and base excess, an increase in pH, and a compensatory increase in carbon dioxide pressure. This article outlines indications for analysis, reference ranges, causes, and clinical signs of metabolic alkalosis. Algorithms for evaluation of patients with acid-base disorders and metabolic alkalosis are included.
authors.affiliation: College of Veterinary Medicine, Midwestern University, 5715 West Utopia Road, Glendale, AZ 85308, USA. Electronic address: dfoy1@midwestern.edu.
authors.forename: Daniel S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Foy
authors.affiliation: Lois Bates Acheson Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Magruder Hall, Oregon State University, 700 Southwest 30th Street, Corvallis, OR 97331, USA.
authors.forename: Helio Autran
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: de Morais
mesh_terms: D000137:Acid-Base Imbalance; D000471:Alkalosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D000818:Animals; D001639:Bicarbonates / Q000378:metabolism; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D004285:Dogs
chemical_list: D001639:Bicarbonates
keywords: Alkalosis; Base deficit; Bicarbonate; Hypoalbuminemia; Hypochloremia