Cheyne Stokes Respiration (periodic Breathing) In Heart Attack Patients
- Bluish discoloration of the skin caused by lack of oxygen (cyanosis) or loss of skin color (
pallor ) - Crying and then stopping breathing (apnea)
- Momentary unconsciousness or fainting
- Short seizure-like movement (one to two jerks)
After being startled or becoming upset, the child may make a short gasp and then exhale and stop breathing. Then the child quickly becomes blue (cyanotic) and may have many jerky movements that look like a small
The event ends with a brief period of...
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