CO 19 - 27 HIGH DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS

DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS OF AN ELEVATED BICARBONATE

Metabolic Alkalosis

     Chloride Resistant (Urine Chloride >15 mEq/L)

          Cushings Syndrome

          Hypomagnesemia

          Hypokalemia

          Renal Artery Stenosis

          Hyperaldosteronism

     Chloride Responsive (Urine Chloride <15 mEq/L)

          Vomiting

          Nasogastric Suctioning

          Volume Contraction

          Diuretic Use/Abuse

Compensated Respiratory Acidosis

Hypoventilation