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RATT and BEDC

RATT and BEDC are standardised mnemonics used to identify the early (RATT) and late (BEDC) stages of Hypoxia.

Hypoxia is low or inadequate oxygen delivery to the tissue cells

Early Signs of Hypoxia
RRestlessness
AAnxiety
TTachycardia
TTachypnoea
Late Signs of Hypoxia
BBradycardia
EExtreme Restlessness
DDyspnoea
CCyanosis