Cyanosis physical examination

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Physical Examination

Heart

Check for murmurs of congenital or acquired valvular heart disease

Lungs

Careful auscultation for lung pathology

Extremities

• Pulses in all extremities need to be evaluated.
• Check capillary refill.
• Clubbing of the toes or fingers may be indicative of chronic pulmonary disease or congenital heart disease.