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NOTICE: This condition is a medical emergency. Call 911 for immediate care.
Overview
Treatment is aimed at the condition that causes respiratory alkalosis. Breathing into a paper bag - or using a mask that causes you to re-breathe carbon dioxide - sometimes helps reduce symptoms. [read article]
Tests for Respiratory Alkalosis
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Blood gases is a measurement of how much oxygen and carbon dioxide is in your blood. It also determines the acidity (pH) of your blood. More
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The pulse oximeter is a photoelectric instrument for measuring oxygen saturation of the blood . A pulse oximeter uses infrared light and a photo sensor to detect th... More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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Electrolytes are positively and negatively charged molecules, called ions, that are found within cells, between cells, in the bloodstream, and in other fluids throu... More
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CO2 is carbon dioxide. This article discusses the laboratory test to measures the amount of carbon dioxide in the liquid part of your blood, called the serum. In th... More
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The pulse oximeter is a photoelectric instrument for measuring oxygen saturation of the blood . A pulse oximeter uses infrared light and a photo sensor to detect th... More
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Pulmonary function tests are a group of tests that measure how well the lungs take in and release air and how well they move gases such as oxygen from the atmospher... More
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Serum Anion Gap Test
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Medical Procedures for Respiratory Alkalosis
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Mechanical ventilation is the use of a mechanical device (machine) to inflate and deflate the lungs. More
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Treatment of Underlying Disorders
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Self Care for Respiratory Alkalosis
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Breathing Into a Paper Bag
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.
