<unk>  is the result of a process reducing hydrogen ion concentration of arterial blood plasma (alkalemia). In contrast to acidemia (serum pH 7.35 or lower), alkalemia occurs when the serum pH is higher than normal (7.45 or higher).<unk>  is usually divided into the categories of respiratory<unk>  and metabolic<unk>  or a combined respiratory/metabolic<unk> .
Alkalosis
Acidosis
Hypercapnia
Metabolic alkalosis
Hypocapnia
Hypernatremia
Alkaline tide
Ketosis