Hypoxia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (RAT BED)
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RAT BED
- Early Hypoxia:
- R-Restlessness
- A-Anxiety
- T-Tachycardia / Tachypnea
- Late Hypoxia:
- B-Bradycardia
- E-Extreme Restlessness
- D-Dyspnea
Description
Patients experiencing hypoxia will initially demonstrate signs of anxiety and restlessness. As hypoxia continues, the patients conditions deteriorates to bradycardia and dyspnea.
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