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NORMAL VALUES

pH:
PCO2:
HCO3:
7.35 - 7.45
35 - 45
21 - 28

METABOLIC ALKALOSIS

PH:
PCO2:
HCO3:
> 7.45
Normal (35-45)
> 28

RISK FACTORS

Ingestion of antacids
GI suction
Hypoka­lemia
TPN
Blood transf­usion
Prolonged vomiting

MANIFE­STA­TIONS

Dizziness
Parest­hesia
Hypertonic muscles
Decreased respir­ations

INTERV­ENTIONS

Treat underlying cause
Administer fluids, electr­olytes

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