Cyanosis: Causes, Diagnosis, First Aid
Brief overview What is cyanosis? Bluish discoloration of skin and mucous membranes due to insufficient oxygen content in the blood. Typical are e.g. blue lips, earlobes, fingertips. Forms: peripheral cyanosis (due to increased oxygen depletion in the body periphery such as arms and legs), central cyanosis (due to insufficient oxygen loading of the blood in … Cyanosis: Causes, Diagnosis, First Aid
