Hypoxia vs Hypoxemia Flashcards
1
Q
Hypoxemia
A
low level of oxygen in the blood
spO2
95%-100%
orders often seen “keep O2 sats above 92%”
2
Q
Hypoxia
A
low levels of oxygen in the tissues and organs
can be difficult to measure
we can assume that a patient with hypoxemia for an extended amount of time has hypoxia
3
Q
R.A.T. early symptoms
A
Restlessness
Anxiety
Tachycardia/Tachypnea
4
Q
B.E.D. late symptoms
A
Bradycardia
Extreme restlessness
Dyspnea (severe)
