Which one of the following is the example of metabolic acidosis with respiratory alkalosis -: (A) Salicylate overdose, (B) Severe pulmonary oedema, (C) Cardio-pulmonary arrest, (D) Pregnancy with vomiting
Answer is A. Salicylate over dose : Metabolic alkalosis + Respiratory alkalosis. Alcoholic : metabolic alkalosis + metabolic acidosis. Cardiopulmonary edema : metabolic acidosis + respiratory alkalosis Pregnancy : metabolic alkalosis + respiratory alkalosis Ref: Harrison&;s 19thE