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10-Nov-2007, 18:37
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Cyanosis Cyanosis: pronounced sigh-a-no-sis Cyanosis is an abnormal blue discolouration of the skin and mucous membranes, indicating a problem with the perfusion of oxygen to the body’s tissues. Individuals with an oxygen saturation of less than 90% will normally present with cyanosis. Cyanosis may occur centrally or peripherally. Possible causes: Lung disease. Anaemia. Heart Failure. Vasoconstriction (due to coldness). [size=3]Arterial or venous thrombosis, e.g. Deep Vein Thrombosis. Books Last edited by Dory; 01-Oct-2008 at 11:13.      |
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