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#Hyperventilation > respiratory alk > extremity/circumoral paresthesia, carpopedal spasm | #Hyperventilation > respiratory alk > extremity/circumoral paresthesia, carpopedal spasm | ||
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#Differentiate from [[Heat Cramps]] based on little pain, no cramping in muscle compartments | |||
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Revision as of 06:11, 6 May 2014
Background
- Hyperventilation > respiratory alk > extremity/circumoral paresthesia, carpopedal spasm
Diagnosis
- Differentiate from Heat Cramps based on little pain, no cramping in muscle compartments
Differential Diagnosis
Environmental heat diagnoses
Treatment
- Remove from heat, decrease resp rate
See Also
Source
Tintinalli