Tag: pallor
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Paediatric Assessment Triangle: A Comprehensive Guide
The Paediatric Assessment Triangle is a rapid assessment tool that allows healthcare providers to quickly evaluate a paediatric patient’s overall condition. Comprising three key components – Appearance, Work of Breathing, and Circulation to the Skin – the Paediatric Assessment Triangle provides critical insights into a child’s well-being and helps identify potential life-threatening conditions. Paediatric Assessment…
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Pallor vs Cyanosis comparison
Pallor refers to an unhealthy pale appearance of the skin, whereas cyanosis refers to a bluish discolouration of the skin due to lack of oxygen in the blood. Pallor Pallor is a medical term that refers to an abnormally pale appearance of the skin and mucous membranes. The pathophysiology of pallor can be related to…