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Cognitive Dissonance in pH Abnormalities
- People overreact to acidosis but often overlook alkalosis.
- This cognitive dissonance reveals a bias towards higher pH values, even though severe alkalosis is dangerous.
Mountain Biking and Hypocapnia Symptoms
- Josh Farkas experiences hand cramps, tingling lips, and potential arrhythmia while mountain biking.
- He jokingly suggests checking a blood gas, highlighting the symptoms' similarity to hypocapnia.
Evaluating Hypocapnia
- Always check a blood gas, even a venous one, for suspected hypocapnia.
- Further tests include salicylate levels, thyroid function, and liver function tests based on patient history.