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
R | Restlessness |
A | Anxiety |
T | Tachycardia |
T | Tachypnoea |
Late Signs of Hypoxia
B | Bradycardia |
E | Extreme Restlessness |
D | Dyspnoea |
C | Cyanosis |