Severe alveolar hypoventilation in a patient with metabolic alkalosis

Am J Med. 1972 Jun;52(6):817-21. doi: 10.1016/0002-9343(72)90088-5.
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MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Alkalosis / complications*
  • Alkalosis / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Hypercapnia / etiology
  • Hypoventilation / etiology*
  • Hypoventilation / physiopathology
  • Male
  • Oxygen / blood
  • Oxygen / cerebrospinal fluid
  • Pulmonary Alveoli / physiopathology*
  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Spirometry
  • Ventilation-Perfusion Ratio
  • Vital Capacity

Substances

  • Oxygen