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)Synonym(s): alkalaemia.