Converse of object

• cause: Hypocalcaemia can occur following rapid administration of citrated blood or lavage volumes of albumin and in alkalosis caused by hyperventilation.

Adjective modifier

• metabolic: Loss of gastric secretions, therefore, results in a metabolic alkalosis.

• respiratory: In more serious disease states, such as severe asthma or moderate pulmonary embolism, respiratory alkalosis may occur.

• hypokalaemic: Fluid and electrolyte disturbance - sodium and water retention, hypertension, potassium loss, hypokalaemic alkalosis, edema.

• mixed: Specific Hazards - in adults, a mixed respiratory alkalosis and metabolic acidosis is usual.