S&S of Pulmonary Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Cyanosis:
A
Bluish discolouration of the skin (and mucous membranes)
2
Q
When does cyanosis develop?
A
Five grams of desaturates haemoglobin, regardless of concentration
3
Q
Peripheral Cyanosis
A
In the limbs
- Caused by poor circulation
- Best observed in the nail beds
4
Q
Central Cyanosis
A
Caused by decreased arterial oxygenation (low spo2)
5
Q
Where is central cyanosis observed
A
Buccal mucous membranes (inside mouth) and the lips
6
Q
Clubbing
A
Enlargement of the finger tips and change in angle of nail bed
7
Q
What happens in clubbing
A
Amount of soft tissue decreases
8
Q
Signs and Symptoms of Pulmonary Disease
A
- Abnormal Breathing
- Cough / Sputum
- Hemoptysis
- Cyanosis
- Clubbing
