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How can cns depression cause respiratory alkalosis?

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

It probably doesn't: Respiratory alkalosis is decreased co2 in the blood often caused by hyperventilation. CNS depression is related to reduced ventilation - an opposite situation. Neither sounds like a good thing.

Answered 10/4/2016

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