Hyperchloremia is an electrolyte disturbance in which there is an abnormally elevated level of the chloride ion in the blood. The normal serum range for chloride is 97 to 107 mEq/L. Hyperchloremia is defined as a chloride concentration exceeding this level. Hyperchloremia can affect oxygen transport. ==Symptoms== Often hyperchloremia does not prod... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperchloremia
(hi″pәr-klor-e´me-ә) excess of chlorides in the blood; this occurs as a result of fluid deficit for which the kidney seeks to compensate by reabsorbing large amounts of water and the chloride dissolved in it. The signs and symptoms of hyperchloremia are the same as those of acidosis. adj., hyperchlore´... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Hyperchloremia: Elevated blood levels of chloride. Chloride is the major anion found in the fluid outside of cells and in blood. An anion is the negatively charged part of certain substances such as table salt (NaCl) when dissolved in liquid. Sea water has almost the same concentration of chloride ion as human fluids. The balance of chloride ion (C... Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=9999