Kenneth Kee

Cyanosis, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Cyanosis 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.
The red blood cells are bright red in color; as a result the normal skin has a pinkish or red hue.
Blood that has no more or low oxygen is dark bluish-red.
People whose blood is low in oxygen are likely to have a bluish color to their skin, called cyanosis.
Cyanosis may arise suddenly, along with shortness of breath and other symptoms.
Cyanosis that is produced by long-term heart or lung problems may develop slowly.
The cyanosis may be present, but is often not severe.
The cyanosis may be difficult to detect when the oxygen levels have dropped only a small amount.
Cyanosis in the mucus membranes (lips, gums, around the eyes) and nails can be seen easier especially in dark-skinned people.
Cyanosis present in only one area of the body may be due to:
1. A blood clot (thrombosis) that blocks the blood supply to a foot, hand, leg, or arm
2. Raynaud phenomenon
Most cyanosis happens because of insufficient oxygen in the blood.
This can be due to:
1. Disorders with the lungs:
2. Blood thrombosis or clot in the arteries of the lungs (pulmonary embolism)
3. Drowning or near-drowning
4. High altitude
5. Infection in the smallest air passages in the children's lungs (bronchiolitis)
6. Prolonged lung problems such as interstitial lung disease, asthma and COPD
7. Pneumonia (severe)
Medical history is:
1. Time blue color appear
2. Develop slowly or fast
3. Blue appearance of lips or nails
4. Difficulty in taking a deep breath or the breathing is getting faster, or harder.
5. The need to lean forward when sitting to breathe
Diagnosis is by:
1. Arterial blood gas analysis
2. Blood oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry
3. Chest x-ray
Bluish skin (cyanosis) can be a sign of many dangerous medical disorders.
In emergency situations (such as shock), the patient will be stabilized first.
For shortness of breath and cyanosis, the best treatment is oxygen

TABLE OF CONTENT
Introduction
Chapter 1 Cyanosis
Chapter 2 Causes
Chapter 3 Symptoms
Chapter 4 Diagnosis
Chapter 5 Treatment
Chapter 6 Prognosis
Chapter 7 Raynaud's Syndrome
Chapter 8 Congenital Heart Disease
Epilogue

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Oktober 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781370734078
• Artikelnr.: 48322477

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
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