{"product_id":"2940153818696","title":"Cyanosis, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eCyanosis is a medical symptom of bluish color to the skin or mucus membranes that is usually due to a lack of oxygen in the blood.\u003cbr\u003eThe red blood cells are bright red in color; as a result the normal skin has a pinkish or red hue.\u003cbr\u003eBlood that has no more or low oxygen is dark bluish-red.\u003cbr\u003ePeople whose blood is low in oxygen are likely to have a bluish color to their skin, called cyanosis.\u003cbr\u003eCyanosis may arise suddenly, along with shortness of breath and other symptoms.\u003cbr\u003eCyanosis that is produced by long-term heart or lung problems may develop slowly.\u003cbr\u003eThe cyanosis may be present, but is often not severe.\u003cbr\u003eThe cyanosis may be difficult to detect when the oxygen levels have dropped only a small amount.\u003cbr\u003eCyanosis in the mucus membranes (lips, gums, around the eyes) and nails can be seen easier especially in dark-skinned people.\u003cbr\u003eCyanosis present in only one area of the body may be due to:\u003cbr\u003e1. A blood clot (thrombosis) that blocks the blood supply to a foot, hand, leg, or arm\u003cbr\u003e2. Raynaud phenomenon\u003cbr\u003eMost cyanosis happens because of insufficient oxygen in the blood.\u003cbr\u003eThis can be due to:\u003cbr\u003e1. Disorders with the lungs:\u003cbr\u003e2. Blood thrombosis or clot in the arteries of the lungs (pulmonary embolism)\u003cbr\u003e3. Drowning or near-drowning\u003cbr\u003e4. High altitude\u003cbr\u003e5. Infection in the smallest air passages in the children’s lungs (bronchiolitis)\u003cbr\u003e6. Prolonged lung problems such as interstitial lung disease, asthma and COPD\u003cbr\u003e7. Pneumonia (severe)\u003cbr\u003eMedical history is:\u003cbr\u003e1. Time blue color appear\u003cbr\u003e2. Develop slowly or fast\u003cbr\u003e3. Blue appearance of lips or nails\u003cbr\u003e4. Difficulty in taking a deep breath or the breathing is getting faster, or harder.\u003cbr\u003e5. The need to lean forward when sitting to breathe\u003cbr\u003eDiagnosis is by:\u003cbr\u003e1. Arterial blood gas analysis\u003cbr\u003e2. Blood oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry\u003cbr\u003e3. Chest x-ray\u003cbr\u003eBluish skin (cyanosis) can be a sign of many dangerous medical disorders.\u003cbr\u003eIn emergency situations (such as shock), the patient will be stabilized first.\u003cbr\u003eFor shortness of breath and cyanosis, the best treatment is oxygen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Cyanosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Raynaud’s Syndrome\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Congenital Heart Disease\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47076230889712,"sku":"2940153818696","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940153818696_p0.jpg?v=1764057610","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940153818696","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}