Differential Diagnosis: Cyanosis - Mnemonic "COLD PALMS" Peripheral ...

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Differential Diagnosis: Cyanosis - Mnemonic "COLD PALMS"
Peripheral cyanosis 
• Cold 
• Obstruction 
• LVF and shock 
• Decreased cardiac output 

Central cyanosis 
• Polycythemia 
• Altitude 
• Lung disease 
• Met - sulfhemoglobinemia 
• Shunt 


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Dr. Gerald Diaz

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