Chapter 27: Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Homeostasis

Acid-Base Imbalances. Acidosis - blood pH below 7.35. Acidosis causes depression of CNS - coma. Alkalosis - blood pH above 7.45. Alkalosis causes excitability of nervous tissue - spasms, convulsions & death. Respiratory acidosis and respiratory alkalosis are primary disorders of blood PCO2 (Table 27.4) ................
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