alkalaemia


alkalaemia

An increase in pH in the blood due to alkalosis.
Aetiology
The most common cause of alkalaemia is hyperventilation which results in decreased carbon dioxide, leading to respiratory alkalosis; less common is prolonged vomiting, resulting in loss of hydrogen ions, dehydration and heavy milk consumption.

al·ka·le·mia

(al'kă-lē'mē-ă) A decrease in H-ion concentration of the blood or a rise in pH, irrespective of alterations in the level of bicarbonate ion.
Synonym(s): alkalaemia.
[alkali + G. haima, blood]

alkalaemia

An increase in the alkalinity of the blood above normal. ALKALOSIS. A rise in the pH of the blood.