Cause of Cyanosis Central Peripheral cyanosis mnemonic

Causes of Cyanosis

Causes of Cyanosis mnemonic
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COLD PALM

1. Peripheral cyanosis: C - Cold O - Obstruction L - LVF and shock D - Decreased cardiac output 2. Central cyanosis: P - Polycythemia A - Altitude L - Lung disease M - Met-, sulphaemoglobinaemia S - Shunt

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