Cyanosis: Causes & Reasons - Symptoma Great Britain

Possible Causes for Cyanosis

Cyanosis results from the deoxygenated blood in these vessels. Cold, numbness, or paresthesias of the digits often accompany the phases of pallor and cyanosis. [clinicalgate.com]

Narrowing of the arteries and arterioles of the fingers and toes, often triggered by cold or stress, resulting in blanching, cyanosis, numbness, pain, and, in extreme cases [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

These can either be triphasic (pallor, cyanosis, and hyperemia), biphasic (cyanosis and erythema), or uni-phasic (either pallor or cyanosis) in nature. [symptoma.com]

Raynaud Disease

In some patients only pallor or cyanosis occurs. [jamanetwork.com]

Introduction Essentials of Diagnosis Episodic bilateral digital pallor, cyanosis, and rubor. Precipitated by cold or emotional stress; relieved by warmth. [health.am]

Cyanosis (blueness) appears because the fingers or toes are not getting enough oxygen-rich blood. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Cor Pulmonale

The patient with acute cor pulmonale 4 days after coronary bypass for unstable angina pectoris suddenly developed severe breathlessness with cyanosis and had fatal cardiac [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Examination reveals cyanosis, distended neck veins, and a prominent epigastric pulsation Cor pulmonale is right ventricular enlargement and eventually failure secondary to [smartypance.com]

Symptoms include chest pain, fatigue, syncope, dyspnea on exertion, cough, hypoxemia, hemoptysis, cyanosis, and peripheral edema. [visualdx.com]

Atelectasis

You can spot the 'cyan-' in cyanosis to help you remember the color change this condition involves. [study.com]

Symptoms In acute atelectasis in which there is sudden obstruction of the bronchus, there may be dyspnea and cyanosis, elevation of temperature, a drop in blood pressure, [healthcentral.com]

CLINICAL PRESENTATION Rapidly developing atelectasis: Chest pain on the affected side, Dyspnoea, and Cyanosis. Hypotension, tachycardia, fever, and shock may also occur. [respiratoryupdates.wordpress.com]

Patent Ductus Arteriosus

We document a patient with differential cyanosis who improved after corrective surgery of both the lesions. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] significant symptoms, including: Lethargy and weakness Fast or labored breathing Bounding (very strong) pulse Tachycardia (a heart rate exceeding the normal resting rate) Cyanosis [preemies.about.com]

At that time, there was differential cyanosis with clubbing and lower oxygen saturations in the toes (82%) compared with her fingers (95%). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Neonatal Respiratory Distress Syndrome

A condition of the newborn marked by dyspnea with cyanosis, heralded by such prodromal signs as dilatation of the alae nasi, expiratory grunt, and retraction of the suprasternal [icd9data.com]

[…] neonatal respiratory distress syndrome a condition of the newborn marked by dyspnea with cyanosis, preceded by symptoms such as dilatation of the nostrils, grunting on exhalation [web.archive.org]

The symptoms usually appear shortly after birth and may include tachypnea, tachycardia, chest wall retractions (recession), expiratory grunting, nasal flaring and cyanosis [orpha.net]

Eisenmenger Syndrome

Cardiac MRI confirmed an ASD but showed that the cause of the cyanosis was anatomical in origin. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

When the pulmonary arterial resistance exceeds the systemic resistance, shunt reversal occurs with right-to-left shunt and cyanosis. [thoracickey.com]

From Wikidata Jump to navigation Jump to search fetal heart defect Eisenmenger's reaction tardive cyanosis ES Eisenmenger syndrome Eisenmenger's Syndrome edit English Eisenmenger's [wikidata.org]

Cor Triloculare Biventriculare

Congenital cardiopathy with cyanosis; case of cor triloculare biatria, single arterial trunk and sinus venosus. [amjmed.com]

Clinical picture: Similar to large ASD: Congestive heart failure (CHF) in the 1st year of life, with slow weight gain, cyanosis & clubbing, in most cases. [cardiologyforyou.blogspot.com]

L - R shunt R - L shunt It is important to distinguish a “blue baby” (cyanotic at birth) and a “blue kid” (late-onset cyanosis). 35. Cardiac Anomalies 36. [slideshare.net]

Laryngospasm

Other symptoms may include: difficulty feeding poor weight gain choking while feeding apnea (pauses in breathing) pulling in neck and chest with each breath cyanosis (blue [childrenshospital.org]

Blue is generally associated with the term cyanosis. [reocities.com]

[…] of laryngomalacia, there may be: Vomiting or spitting up food (reflux) Poor weight gain Difficulty eating Choking on food Pauses in the breathing (apnea) or turning blue (cyanosis [nationwidechildrens.org]

Chronic Right-Sided Congestive Heart Failure

The clinical manifestations are cyanosis, right-sided heart failure, arrhythmias, and sudden cardiac death. [omicsonline.org]

Go through your normal ABCs, look for signs of cardiogenic shock such as cyanosis, clammy, and diaphoretic skin. [medictests.com]

History : Symptoms include shortness of breath with exercise, chronic cough that produces sputum, blue tinge around the mouth and fingernails (cyanosis), wheezing, weakness [nmihi.com]

Acute Subglottic Laryngitis

Cyanosis may also occur due to lack of oxygen. In a few cases, the condition may be life-threatening. [symptoma.com]

A considerable degree of face cyanosis can occur. Body Temperature is slightly elevated, and the general condition is not heavily disturbed. [laryngitisknowledgebase.com]

Blue lips Assessment Questionnaire; Why: certain causes of cyanosis are limited to children such as acute epiglottitis, croup and acute subglottic laryngitis. [acronymattic.com]

Hepatopulmonary Syndrome

We report the case of a 17-year-old male with Marfanoid habitus who presented with deep cyanosis, haematemesis, dyspnoea and platypnoea. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

We report the case of a 5-year-old child with dyskeratosis congenita who presented cyanosis and dyspnea at exertion. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hence one should remain alert to the possibility of HPS while approaching a case of cyanosis. [casereports.in]

Ayerza Syndrome

In 1901 he studied a case in which cyanosis and sclerosis of the pulmonary vessels appeared during autopsy. He reported his findings only in a lecture. [medicine.academic.ru]

A·yer·za syn·drome ( ah-yār'shah ), sclerosis of the pulmonary arteries in chronic cor pulmonale; associated with severe cyanosis, it is a condition resembling polycythemia [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

A·yer·za syn·drome (ah-yār'shah), sclerosis of the pulmonary arteries in chronic cor pulmonale; associated with severe cyanosis, it is a condition resembling polycythemia [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Bronchiolitis

Signs of distress may include circumoral cyanosis, deepening retractions, and audible wheezing. Fever is usually but not always present. [merckmanuals.com]

Symptoms: Symptoms of bronchiolitis include cough, wheezing, cyanosis, fatigue, fever and rapid breathing. [symptoma.com]

Cyanosis is caused by lack of oxygen. Pauses in breathing (apnea). Apnea is most likely to occur in premature infants and in infants within the first two months of life. [mayoclinic.org]

Hypoxia

Make sure you recognize cyanosis when you see it. [ilpi.com]

Cyanosis is most easily seen around the lips and in the oral mucosa. Never assume the absence of cyanosis means adequate oxygenation. [opentextbc.ca]

Hypoxia and Hypoxemia Symptoms Cyanosis or Turning Blue Cyanosis is a bluish color of the skin and mucous membranes due to insufficient oxygen in the blood. [medicinenet.com]

Traumatic Pneumothorax

Atelectasis and Pneumothorax Lungs Pain Trouble breathing Faintness Cyanosis Mucus plug Tumor Inhaled foreign object Physical trauma to the lung Wound Overview Atelectasis [nm.org]

Central cyanosis. The patient may develop central cyanosis from severe hypoxemia. Chest expansion. In simple and tension pneumothorax, the chest expansion is decreased. [nurseslabs.com]

In addition to chest pain and breathing difficulties, its symptoms include tachycardia, cyanosis, distended blood vessels on the neck and hypotension. [ebm-guidelines.com]

Tetralogy of Fallot

This leads to cyanosis (a bluish-purple color to the skin). [ufhealth.org]

When a newborn with significant cyanosis is first seen, he or she is often placed in supplemental oxygen. [cincinnatichildrens.org]

Definitions of tetralogy of Fallot 1 n a congenital heart defect producing cyanosis; characterized by four symptoms: pulmonary stenosis and ventricular septal defect and malposition [vocabulary.com]

Extrapulmonary Alveolar Hypoventilation

cyanosis, fatigue, purpura, and lower limbs edema. [archbronconeumol.org]

[…] residuals, decreased O2 to the stomach, decreased bowel sounds, N&V, and abdominal distention Clinical Manifestations of ARF: Integument initially, won't see anything - cyanosis [quizlet.com]

cyanosis). [clinicaladvisor.com]

Transposition of the Great Arteries

This mechanism leads to profound and life-threatening cyanosis. [symptoma.com]

Symptoms are primarily severe neonatal cyanosis and occasionally heart failure, if there is an associated VSD. [msdmanuals.com]

However, if it is not, it typically has the following presentation: TGV commonly presents with cyanosis. [clinicaladvisor.com]

Foreign Body in the Bronchus

If the foreign body is large it may cause cyanosis and even death. The foreign body may also be coughed out. Intermediate stage: The patient is relatively symptomless. [specialist-ent.com]

Other common signs are cyanosis, choking, and dyspnea. [dontforgetthebubbles.com]

[…] have an oil that leads to inflammation and edema making them more difficult to expel Clinical Findings Many go undiscovered delaying diagnosis Cough Wheeze Stridor Dyspnea Cyanosis [learningradiology.com]

Atrioventricular Septal Defect

Cyanosis in patients with ASD is uncommon. [j-pcs.org]

Signs and symptoms of severe defects in newborns include Rapid breathing Cyanosis - a bluish tint to the skin, lips, and fingernails Fatigue Poor blood circulation Many congenital [icdlist.com]

Early cyanosis is present in patients with a coronary sinus defect because systemic venous blood enters directly into the left atrium. [encyclopedia.lubopitko-bg.com]

Inhalation of Phosgene Gas

Relief of headache and dyspnoea often results, but if cyanosis still continues oxygen must he administered. [vlib.us]

If cyanosis is present, shower with soap and warm water, with special attention to scalp and fingernails; ‏ [books.google.com]

Of interest is the treatment of cyanosis by bleeding. [vlib.us]

Aspiration of Gastric Contents

Cough, cyanosis, wheezing, and apnea were each seen in approximately one third of the cases. Apena, shock, and early severe hypoxemia were particularly ominous events. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pulmonary aspiration can present symptoms of wheezing, coughing, dyspnea, cyanosis, pulmonary edema, hypotension, and hypoxemia, which may progress rapidly to severe acute [kjccm.org]

Clinically, this may be asymptomatic, or present as tachypnoea, bronchospasm, wheeze, cyanosis and respiratory insufficiency. [slideshare.net]

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome

Central cyanosis often increases with crying. [nlm.nih.gov]

Signs and symptoms include tachypnea, cyanosis, dyspnea, and lethargy Applies To Atresia, or marked hypoplasia, of aortic orifice or valve, with hypoplasia of ascending aorta [icd9data.com]

Symptoms of HLHS include blue or gray skin color (cyanosis), rapid breathing, pounding heart, shortness of breath, cold hands and feet, weak pulse, unusual drowsiness and [kidshealth.org]

Acrocyanosis

Causes of peripheral cyanosis All causes of central cyanosis cause peripheral cyanosis. Reduced cardiac output - eg, heart failure, shock. [patient.info]

Cyanosis in Infants and Children Cyanosis refers to a bluish-purple hue to the skin. [cincinnatichildrens.org]

Central cyanosis refers to the presence of diffuse cyanosis of the skin and also involves mucous membranes, lips, and tongue. [healio.com]

Double Outlet Right Ventricle

The appearance of cyanosis during the neonatal period or infancy in the absence of an obvious cause must raise clinical suspicion to a CHD. [symptoma.com]

Herein, a newborn with cyanosis and murmur diagnosed as double outlet right ventricle with intact ventricular septum is reported. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Our patient, a twenty days-old female child, presented to the Paediatrics Unit I of Civil Hospital, Karachi, with complaints of generalised cyanosis and reluctance to feed [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Meconium Aspiration Syndrome

Clinical findings Low APGAR scores; tachypnoea, dyspnoea and cyanosis, which either resolves in the first three days of life, or if aspirated meconium was significant, patchy [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

None of the infants in either group developed apnea, bradycardia or cyanosis during the procedure. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Findings include tachypnea, rales and rhonchi, and cyanosis or desaturation. [msdmanuals.com]

Double outlet right ventricle with subpulmonary ventricular septal defect without pulmonary stenosis

Abstract The patient was a 30-day-old female infant with symptoms of severe dyspnea and cyanosis, when she was admitted to the ER. [koreascience.kr]

We report a 6 years old male child, presented with difficulty in swallowing, crying and smiling from early infancy and recurrent episodes of cyanosis on exertion for about [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Consequently, neonates typically present with cyanosis, systolic murmur and heart failure. [journals.viamedica.pl]

Alveolar Capillary Dysplasia

[…] may have induced the cyanosis. [en.wikipedia.org]

Abstract After surgical repair of an aortic coarctation a term infant presented with severe pulmonary hypertension and cyanosis unresponsive to treatment including extracorporeal [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

It is characterized by tachypnea (rapid breathing), dyspnea (labored breathing), cyanosis (blue-colored lips or skin), quickly leading to respiratory failure and death. [xpertdox.com]

Superior Vena Cava Syndrome

It is also associated with cyanosis, plethora, and distended subcutaneous vessels. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The increased venous pressure results in oedema of the head, neck, and arms, often with cyanosis, plethora, and distended subcutaneous vessels. [1] Wilson LD, Detterbeck FC [bestpractice.bmj.com]

They include head, neck and arm oedema, often with cyanosis, headache, confusion and coma, distended subcutaneous veins, cough and hoarseness, and difficulty in breathing [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]