Pediatrics. G.examination: What is the difference between true and pseudo cyanosis?

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What is the difference between true and pseudo cyanosis?

Cecylia Ambroży · Accepted Answer

true - increased concentration of deoxygenated hemoglobin in
the blood capillary (> 5 g / dL) or presence of pathological
hemoglobin (most often methemoglobin> 0.5 g / dl)
pseudo - abnormal pigment in the skin (drugs - chlorpromazine,
amiodarone, minocycline; heavy metals - silver, gold

Pediatrics. G.examination

What is the difference between true and pseudo cyanosis?

True - increased concentration of deoxygenated hemoglobin in the blood capillary (> 5 g / dL) or presence of pathological hemoglobin (most often methemoglobin> 0.5 g / dl) pseudo - abnormal pigment in the skin (drugs - chlorpromazine, amiodarone, minocycline; heavy metals - silver, gold

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