Respiratory Alkalosis Disrupted Homeostasis

Vocabulary flashcards defining the concepts, symptoms, causes, and diagnostic findings related to respiratory alkalosis disrupted homeostasis.

ABG Pattern of Respiratory Alkalosis

A laboratory pattern where serum carbon dioxide is decreased and pH is above $7.45$.

Associated Breathing Pattern

Hyperventilation, which is associated with respiratory alkalosis.

Carbonic Acid Response

Carbonic acid decreases in respiratory alkalosis.

Cerebral Vascular Effect

Cerebral vasoconstriction caused by respiratory alkalosis.

Tissue Oxygen Effect

Delivery of less oxygen to tissues.

Inhibited Respiratory Effort

The respiratory effect listed as a consequence of respiratory alkalosis.

Hypoxemia (Contributing Factor)

An oxygen-related contributing factor that causes hyperventilation.

Central Nervous System Stimulation

A neurologic contributing factor that leads to hyperventilation.

Pulmonary Contributing Factors

Respiratory disorders that lead to hyperventilation.

Systemic Conditions Causing Respiratory Alkalosis

Liver failure and sepsis.

Medication Causes of Respiratory Alkalosis

Salicylates and progesterone.

Treatment-Related Cause

Mechanical ventilation.

Clinical Presentation Determinant

The causative process that determines the clinical presentation of respiratory alkalosis.

Respiratory Symptoms

Shortness of breath, dyspnea, orthopnea, and wheezing.

Systemic Symptoms

Fever, weakness, and chills.

Neurologic and Psychological Symptoms

Dizziness, confusion, and anxiety.

Sensory Symptoms

Numbness and paresthesia.

Asymptomatic Presentation

Respiratory alkalosis can sometimes occur without any symptoms.

Laboratory Tests for Respiratory Alkalosis

Arterial blood gases (ABGs), serum electrolytes, magnesium, and phosphate.

Page 20 Diagram Overall Pattern

Depicts a pH above $7.45$ with decreased $PaCO_2$.

Renal Compensation (Respiratory Alkalosis)

A slower compensation mechanism occurring through changes in $H^+$ and bicarbonate handling.

Page 18 Slide Clarification

The main text says to consider causes leading to hyperventilation, while a lower line appears to contain contradictory 'hypoventilation' wording.

Respiratory Alkalosis Memory Pattern

pH up + CO2 down.