Inadequate fluid intake, diabetes insipidus, not enough ADH, fluid losses
What causes metabolic alkalosis?
Least common. Caused by loss of H+ ions, ingestion of alkaline substances (very hard to do), or loss of fluids low in bicarb, such as vomiting, GI suction.
What are some signs and symptoms of respiratory acidosis?
Warm, flushed skin, CNS symptoms such as confusion, lethargy, disorientation, headache, ventricular dysrhythmias.
What are some signs/symptoms of metabolic acidosis?
What is the cause of isotonic fluid volume excess?
Too much IV fluids, heart failure, renal failure, hypersecretion of aldosterone.
What are some signs and symptoms of respiratory alkalosis?
Confusion, dizziness, numbness, and tetany (due to hypocalcemia)
Etiology of respiratory acidosis?
Hypoventilation: patient is not blowing off enough CO2. Caused by anything that causes depressed respirations, such as drugs, neurological damage or disease.
