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contraction alkalosis |
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contraction alkalosis
Fluid balance An ↓ in extracellular fluids with ↑ extracellular bicarbonate and ↑ bicarbonate resorption in the renal tubules, a finding typical of furosemide therapy Management Discontinue therapy,
substitute acetazolamide–carbonic anhydrase inhibitor until metabolic derangement is corrected. Cf Metabolic alkalosis, Respiratory alkalosis. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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