Central cyanosis only occurs when the oxygen saturation of arterial blood is less than 85%. Causes include:
Central cyanosis may be simulated by methaemoglobulinaemia and sulphaemoglobulinaemia. Also, a patient with polycythaemia may present with central cyanosis.
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