Hypoxia – Signs and Symptoms
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Early Hypoxia:
R-Restlessness
A-Anxiety
T-Tachycardia / Tachypnea
Late Hypoxia:
B-Bradycardia
E-Extreme Restlessness
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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