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Differentiating Features Between Central and Peripheral Cyanosis

Mechanism - Arterial destauration
Sites - Skin, mucous membrane of oral
Features Between Central ... therapy - Pulmonary cause ... blood gas - pO2 normal ... #Peripheral #Comparison ... #Signs #Symptoms
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
may show this pattern ... punctuated by frequent sighs ... Occasional sighs ... #Breathing #Patterns ... Abnormalities #Abnormal
Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
generalized or a general ... seizure caused ... Pseudoseizures #GrandMal #Classification ... Diagnosis #Neurology #Signs ... #Symptoms #Comparison
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
Peripheral and Central ... labyrinthitis) CENTRAL ... with vascular causes ... diagnosis #findings #signs ... #symptoms #comparison
Signs and Symptoms Associated With Different Headache Etiologies
 • Nonfocal mental status changes - Meningitis, encephalitis,
Signs and Symptoms ... Hypertension with normal ... vasoconstriction syndrome, central ... #headache #signs ... #symptoms #clues
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... If abnormal, this ... Central cyanosis ... are observed for signs ... intra-abdominal masses
Nail Pathologies - Findings in or Near Nails

Paronychia 

A superficial infection of the proximal and lateral
Local causes include ... Systemic causes ... Spots in the pattern ... Nail #Diseases #Abnormal ... Diagnosis #Clinical #Signs
Emergent Causes of Headache and Associated Risk Factors
Carbon monoxide poisoning
 - Breathing in enclosed or confined
Emergent Causes ... Immunocompromised state - General ... customary headache patterns ... headache #redflags #signs
Common Dermatological Conditions - Distribution and Morphology
 • Acne vulgaris - Face, upper back, chest -
associated with signs ... honey-colored crusts ... Christmas tree pattern ... Erythematous papules with central
Algorithm for Management of Head Injuries in Children
Primary survey:
 • Airway and cervical spine
 • Breathing
Algorithm for Management ... and haemorrhage control ... Amnesia >5 min • Abnormal ... fontanelle • Sign ... mastoid (Battle sign