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Is there a history of drug ingestion? Potassium chlorate, sulfanilamide, and coal tar products are only a few of the drugs that may cause ... DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP
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Cyanosis is a bluish discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes that is caused by significantly decreased oxygenation of the blood. It may be generalized or confined to the periphery.
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Cyanosis is due to arterial hypoxemia and may not easily be seen during physical exam. Examine soft tissue with high blood flow, such as the gums or tongue, for cyanosis. Cyanosis elsewhere (e.g.,... Differential Diagnosis ... Workup and Diagnosis ... Treatment
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... The causes of cyanosis may be quickly recalled by applying the basic science of physiology. Cyanosis is due to decreased oxygenation of the blood. The decrease, however, cannot be mild; there must be at least 5 g of
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... Cyanosis — a bluish or bluish black discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes — results from excessive concentration of unoxygenated hemoglobin in the blood. This common sign may develop abruptly or gradually. It can be... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations
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... A papular rash consists of small, raised, circumscribed — and perhaps discolored (red to purple) — lesions known as papules. It may erupt anywhere on the body in various configurations and may be acute or... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Pictures
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... Clammy skin — moist, cool, and usually pale — is a sympathetic response to stress, which triggers release of the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine. These... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Pictures
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... Central Cyanosis
Arterial desaturation
Decreased inspired oxygen tension
Pulmonary disease
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Cyanosis
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
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... A bluish or bluish black discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes, cyanosis results from excessive concentration of unoxygenated hemoglobin in the blood. This common sign may... Emergency interventions ... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling
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... A papular rash consists of small, raised, circumscribed—and perhaps discolored (red to purple)—lesions known as papules. It may erupt anywhere on the body in various configurations and may be acute or... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Clammy skin—moist, cool, and usually pale—is a sympathetic response to stress, which triggers release of the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine. These hormones cause cutaneous... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Pictures
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Cyanosis
(The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter)
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Cyanosis is a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by increased amounts of unsaturated hemoglobin in the blood. For cyanosis to appear, 5 g/100 ml... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment
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Cyanosis
(Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)
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... Cyanosis — a bluish or bluish black discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes — results from excessive concentration of unoxygenated hemoglobin in the blood. This common sign may develop... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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Skin, clammy
(Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series)
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... Clammy skin — moist, cool, and commonly pale — is a sympathetic response to stress, which triggers release of the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine. These hormones... Assessment ... History ... Physical examination ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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... Cyanosis — a bluish or bluish black discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes — results from excessive concentration of unoxygenated hemoglobin in the blood. This common sign may develop... Emergency Actions ... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... A papular rash consists of small, raised, circumscribed — and perhaps discolored (red to purple) — lesions known as papules. It may erupt anywhere on the body in various configurations and may be acute or chronic. Papular... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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... Clammy skin — moist, cool, and usually pale — is a sympathetic response to stress, which triggers release of the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine. These hormones cause cutaneous vasoconstriction and secretion of cold... History ... Physical assessment ... Medical causes ... Special considerations ... Pediatric pointers ... Geriatric pointers ... Patient counseling ... Pictures
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Cyanosis
(The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics)
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... Definedas bluish discoloration of tissues caused by excessive concentrationof reduced Hgb in capillary blood. Bluish color of fingers and toes occurswith... Principal Causes of Cyanosis ... Clinical Features and Diagnosis ... Diagnostic Approach ... References
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... Cyanosis—a bluish or bluish black discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes—results from excessive concentration of unoxygenated hemoglobin in the blood. This common sign may develop abruptly or... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching
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... A papular rash consists of small, raised, circumscribed—and perhaps discolored (red to purple)—lesions known as papules. It may erupt anywhere on the body in various... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Other causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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... Clammy skin—moist, cool, and usually pale—is a sympathetic response to stress, which triggers release of the hormones epinephrine and norepinephrine. These hormones... History and physical examination ... Medical causes ... Nursing considerations ... Patient teaching ... Pictures
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The causes of cyanosis may be quickly recalled by applying the basic
science of physiology. Cyanosis is due to decreased oxygenation
of the blood. The decrease, however, cannot be mild; there must... Pictures
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