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alkalosis [‚al·kə′lō·səs] (medicine) A condition of high blood alkalinity caused either by high intake of sodium bicarbonate or by loss of hydrochloric acid or blood carbon dioxide. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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However, sodium bicarbonate can
cause metabolic alkalosis, and therefore worsen the hypocalcaemia. Modification of transplacental distribution of
salicylate in rats by acidosis and alkalosis. Sodium bicarbonate is
contraindicated in patients with metabolic alkalosis and hypocalcemia. |
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