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- noun pathology A reduced concentration of
carbon dioxide /bicarbonate in theblood
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However, hypocarbia can lower CBF and has a short-lived effect [93]; furthermore, prolonged severe hyperventilation
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Sequential measurements are The most common symptoms in a child with acute important as respiratory alkalosis with hypocarbia is com - asthma are cough, wheeze, and prolonged expiration. mon during the early phases of an asthma attack, while Page 3 of 11 (page number not for citation purposes)
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