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hypoxia - ANSWERSlack of oxygen which can lead to cardiac arrest and prevent blood from reaching brain and other vital organs in three minutes. hypoxia 4-6 minutes - ANSWERSbrain damage possible hypoxia 6-10 minutes - ANSWERSbrain damage likely hypoxia greater than 10 minutes - ANSWERSirreversible brain damage signs and symptoms of hypoxia - ANSWERSincreased heart rate, cyanosis (bluish tissue in lips and nail beds), changes in level of consciousness, restlessness, chest pain two types of breathing emergencies - ANSWERSrespiratory distress, respiratory arrest respiratory distress - ANSWERSbreathing becomes difficult and can lead to respiratory failure which occurs when the system is beginning to shut down which leads to respiratory arrest respiratory arrest - ANSWERSbreathing stops causes of respiratory distress - ANSWERSpartially obstructed airway, illness, chronic conditions, electrocution, heart attack, injury to head chest lungs or abdomen, allergic reactions, drug overdose, poisoning, emotional distress, anaphylactic shock signs and symptoms of respiratory distress - ANSWERSbreathing related: change in breathing rate, deep or shallow breathing, shortness of breath or noisy breathing, gasping for breath dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness changes in level of consciousness chest pain skin appearance and feeling wheezing inability to speak full sentences tingling in hands feet lips feelings of apprehension bradypnea or hypoventilation - ANSWERSslow breathing tachypnea or hyperventilation - ANSWERSrapid breathing