Central Cyanosis Flashcards
1
Q
Cardiovascular
A
Right to left shunt;
- Eisenmenger syndrome
- Tetralogy of Fallot
- Transposition of great vessels
- Pulmonary AV fistula
2
Q
Pulmonary
A
Respiratory insuffiency; could be due to:
Right to left pulmonary shunt (due to lung collapse, consolidation, etc..)
Exacerbation of asthma, COPD
ILD
Pulmonary hypertension
PE
Neuromuscular
3
Q
Hemo
A
Hb pathology
4
Q
Order
A
ABCDE if critically ill; Bloods, culture ABG ECG CXR
5
Q
Cyanosis is caused by…
A
Hypoxia !!
