Which of the following is not a cause of metabolic alkalosis?
High-Yield Explanation
Causes of Respiratory Acidosis: (pH ↓, CO2 ↑)
Hypoventilation
Pulmonary edema
COPD
Airway obstruction
Neuromuscular diseases
Causes of Metabolic Acidosis: (pH ↓, HCO3 ↓)
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Salicylate overdose
Diarrhoea
Shock
Sepsis
Renal failure
Causes of Respiratory Alkalosis: (pH ↑, CO2 ↓)
High altitudes
Pregnancy
Hypoxia
Fever
Causes of Metabolic Alkalosis: (pH ↑, HCO3 ↑)
Vomiting
Excessive ingestion of alkali
Cortisone excess