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Friday, September 26, 2014

Cyanosis Differential Diagnosis Mnemonic

COLD PALMS

   .peripheral cyanosis
Cold
Obstruction
LVF and Shock
Decreased cardiac output

   .central cyanosis
Polycythemia
Altitude
Lung disease
Methemoglobinemia, Sulphaemoglobinemia
Shunt

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