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Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Cyanosis: Causes / Differential Mnemonic

COLD PALMS:

· Peripheral cyanosis:
Cold
Obstruction
LVF and shock
Decreased cardiac output

· Central cyanosis:
Polycythemia
Altitude
Lung dz
Met-, sulphaemoglobinaemia
Shunt

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