At any point 1–5 days following ascent to altitudes≥ 2500 m, individuals are at risk of
develo** one of three forms of acute altitude illness: acute mountain sickness, a syndrome …

Key Clinical Points Acute High-Altitude Illnesses Acute high-altitude illnesses occur in
persons who are not acclimatized during the first days at an altitude of 2500 m or higher …

Alveolar hypoxia is the most prominent feature of high altitude environment with well-known
consequences for the cardio-pulmonary system, including development of pulmonary …

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

High-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) develops in rapidly ascending nonacclimatized
healthy individuals at altitudes above 3,000 m. An excessive rise in pulmonary artery …

The key elements in acclimatization aim at securing the oxygen supply to tissues and organs
of the body with an optimal oxygen tension of the arterial blood. In acute exposure …

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

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

High-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) is an uncommon form of pulmonary edema that
occurs in healthy individuals within a few days of arrival at altitudes above 2,500–3,000 m …

Areas at high-altitude, annually attract millions of tourists, skiers, trekkers, and climbers. If not
adequately prepared and not considering certain ascent rules, a considerable proportion of …