What is cyanosis?
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What is cyanosis?
Hypoxia and Hypoxemia:
Hypoxia is a condition in which the supply of oxygen in the tissues is insufficient for supporting normal life functions. Hypoxemia is a term that refers to the low levels of oxygen in the blood. Hypoxia or Hypoxemia are characterized by symptoms such as shortness of breath, light-headedness or dizziness, headaches, pain in the chest, confusion, and high blood pressure.
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View this answerCyanosis is an abnormal bluish or purplish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes. The bluish appearance of skin and mucous membranes occurs...
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Chapter 5 / Lesson 21Cyanosis is a condition manifesting in bluish skin and mucous membranes from a lack of oxygen in the bloodstream. Find the circumstances which cause cyanosis, the symptoms that may present, and how treating the underlying condition can resolve them.