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1) In which area of the body is central cyanosis most likely to be detected?
Here's the answer!Central cyanosis is a result of low arterial oxygen levels. It is best detected in the tongue, oral mucous membranes or conjunctivae.
2) What are the causes of central cyanosis?
Here's the answer!Causes:
– Methemoglobinemia
– V/Q mismatches
-High Altitude
-Decreased arterial oxygenation
-Anatomic shunts: Tetrology, and other terrible T’s.
-Abnormal hemoglobin
(Peripheral cyanosis is caused by normally saturated blood, with poor perfusion. Think: CHF, cold exposure, shock, vascular obstruction-PVD/arterial embolus)
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