FM/BS-1810.V1.00 - Assess cyanosis in a patient
- Inspect the patient for signs of cyanosis.
- Identify the level of cyanosis present:
- No Cyanosis
- Slight Cyanosis
- Mild Cyanosis
- Severe Cyanosis
- Estimate the patient's oxygen saturation based on the observed cyanosis.
- Determine the urgency of intervention based on the severity of cyanosis.
- Prioritise airway assessment and treatment when mild or severe cyanosis is present.
- Escalate treatment urgency as cyanosis severity increases.
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