Mountain Sickness… Management of High Altitude Illness(Acute mountain sickness) 11 Jul 20212 Jul 2021 Previous Post Preventive measures for High Altitude Illness Initial Post What is High Altitude Illness Mild headaches can be treated conservatively with paracetamol or ibuprofen.Use ondansetron for vomiting.Supplemental oxygen (if…
Mountain Sickness… Preventive measures for High Altitude Illness 8 Jul 20212 Jul 2021 Continued from previous post What is High Altitude Illness Gradual ascent - Avoid going directly from low altitude to more than 9,000 ft (2,750 m) sleeping altitude in 1 day. Once…
Mountain Sickness… High Altitude Illness(HLI)- Acute mountain sickness (AMS) 4 Jul 20214 Jul 2021 Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is the most common and benign form of high altitude illness (HAI). The risk of AMS depends upon individual susceptibility, the rate of ascent and the elevation…
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