Hypoxia – Signs and Symptoms Nursing Mnemonic (RAT BED)

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Outline RAT BED

• Early Hypoxia:
• R-Restlessness
• A-Anxiety
• T-Tachycardia / Tachypnea
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• 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.