How does blood gas change in respiratory alkalosis?
Disease description:
I went to the hospital and was diagnosed with respiratory alkalosis. The doctor advised me to pay attention to changes in my blood gas levels. Could you please explain how blood gas values change in respiratory alkalosis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Mingxuan
The blood gas changes in respiratory alkalosis are generally characterized primarily by an increase in pH, and in severe cases, the pH may even exceed 7.45. Depending on the underlying cause, respiratory alkalosis can be classified into chronic and acute forms. In patients with acute respiratory alkalosis, for every 10 mmHg decrease in carbon dioxide partial pressure...
