CyanosisR23.0

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Cyanosis

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Bluish-livid discoloured skin (and mucous membrane) due to a lack of oxygen saturation of the blood (the average concentration of reduced haemoglobin in the capillaries is >5g/dl).

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TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Treatment of the underlying disease. Cooperation with the internist.

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In severe anemia, despite O2 deficiency, the occurrence of cynaosis is no longer possible.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer