Various strategies can be employed to prevent and manage altitude illnesses, including
habituation, oxygenation, nutritional support, and medication. Nevertheless, the utilization of …

In high altitudes, usually above 2500 m, travelers are faced with decreased partial pressure
of oxygen along with decreased barometric pressure. High-altitude illness, a syndrome of …

To provide guidance to clinicians about best preventive and therapeutic practices, the
Wilderness Medical Society (WMS) convened an expert panel to develop evidence-based …

To provide guidance to clinicians about best practices, the Wilderness Medical Society
(WMS) convened an expert panel to develop evidence-based guidelines for prevention …

Background Acute high altitude illness is defined as a group of cerebral and pulmonary
syndromes that can occur during travel to high altitudes. It is more common above 2500 …

This pre-eminent work has developed over six editions in response to man's attempts to
climb higher and higher unaided, and to spend more time at altitude for both work and …

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has spread over the world for more than one
year. COVID-19 often develops life-threatening hypoxemia. Endothelial injury caused by the …

Increasing numbers of children are visiting high altitude destinations. Whereas most of these
child travelers will only experience mild to moderate symptoms of HAI, a small percentage …

More than 140 million people permanently reside in high-altitude regions of Asia, South
America, North America, and Africa. Another 40 million people travel to these places …

Background High-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) is a common cause of hospitalization
in high altitude areas with significant morbidity. The clinical presentation of HAPE can …