End of life timeline

Timeline for End-of-Life Changes:

One to Three Months 
     • Decreased desire for food
     • Increased desire for sleep
     • Withdrawal from people and the environment

One to Two Weeks
    • Even more sleep
    • Confusion
    • Restlessness
    • Vision-like experiences
    • Change in temperature, respiration, pulse, and blood pressure
    • Congestion
    • Not eating

Days or Hours
    • Surge of energy
    • Decreased blood pressure
    • Glassy, teary eyes
    • Half-opened eyes
    • Irregular breathing
    • Increased restlessness
    • Cold, purple, blotchy feet and hands
    • Weak pulse
    • Decreased urine output

Minutes
    • Gasping breathing
    • No awakening