Clinical presentation of metabolic alkalosis in an adult patient with cystic fibrosis
Contribuinte(s) |
P. J. Thompson |
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Data(s) |
01/01/2005
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Resumo |
In subtropical and tropical climates, dehydration is common in cystic fibrosis patients with respiratory exacerbations. This may lead to a clinical presentation of metabolic alkalosis with associated hyponatraemia and hypochloraemia. An adult cystic fibrosis patient who presented with a severe respiratory exacerbation accompanied by metabolic alkalosis is presented and the effects of volume correction are reported. |
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Idioma(s) |
eng |
Publicador |
Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia |
Palavras-Chave | #Cystic Fibrosis #Dehydration #Metabolic Alkalosis #Sodium Chloride #Respiratory System #Acid-base-balance #C1 #321000 Clinical Sciences #730110 Respiratory system and diseases (incl. asthma) |
Tipo |
Journal Article |