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                                    Acid-Base Disorders: Respiratory Alkalosis%u2022 High pH (> 7.45) with low PaCO2 (< 35 mmHg)Definition:%u2022 Anxiety/panic attacks%u2022 Pulmonary embolism%u2022 Early sepsis%u2022 High altitudeCommon causes:%u2022 Metabolic acidosis (%u2193 HCO3-)Compensation:%u2022 Treat underlying cause, breathing exercises for anxietyManagement:

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