Abstract
High-altitude pulmonary edema afflicts 1% to 2% of sojourners above 10,000 to 11,000 ft. It is at the severe end of a spectrum of high-altitude illnesses; symptoms can be subtle or overt and can rapidly progress to coma and death. The best prevention is acclimatization - slow, gradual ascent that allows the body to adapt to a hypoxic environment. The author reviews the signs and symptoms and how to recognize them, the pathophysiology, and the prevention and management of this avoidable, but potentially fatal, condition.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 103-114 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Physician and Sportsmedicine |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1988 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation