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NREMT Advanced EMT

Category - Airway and Respiration

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Cerebral hypoxia is a serious condition that can be addressed when the early signs are noticed. What is/are the early sign (s) of cerebral hypoxia?

Restlessness
Shock
Hypoperfusion
All of the above

Explanation

Answer - A - Restlessness is an early sign of cerebral hypoxia, along with anxiety. This is a result of diminished perfusion and oxygenation of cerebral tissue. An alteration in the patient’s level of consciousness, disorientation, and confusion are signs of Hypoperfusion and hypercapnea may lead to cerebral hypoxia.

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