Acid-Base

Imbalances
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RESPIRATORY METABOLIC
ACIDOSIS ACIDOSIS
Most common cause: COPD Most common causes:
Renal failure, DKA, Lactic
acidosis
Signs and symptoms: Signs and symptoms:
Change in LOC Tachypnea (Kussmaul's
respirations)

RESPIRATORY METABOLIC
ALKALOSIS ALKALOSIS
Most common cause: Most common cause:
Hyperventilation (pain, Vomiting
stress, etc.)
Signs and symptoms: Signs and symptoms:
Syncope, hypocalcemia Hypoventilation.