Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[High-altitude related illness].

H Duplain1, C Sartori, U Scherrer

  • 1Département de médecine interne et Centre Botnar de recherche clinique CHUV, 1011 Lausanne. Herve.Duplain@chuv.ch

Revue Medicale Suisse
|September 14, 2007
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Effect of a 2-h daily exit on milk quality, activities and outside behavior of lactating cows.

Frontiers in veterinary science·2026
Same author

Effects of temperature and humidity variations on growth traits in young bulls of a local cattle breed using reaction norm models.

Animal : an international journal of animal bioscience·2026
Same author

Genome-wide association study of fitness traits in local Alpine cattle breeds: insights into longevity, fertility, and udder health.

Animal : an international journal of animal bioscience·2026
Same author

Effect of a daily outdoor access on milk quality and behavior of Italian Simmental dairy cows.

Frontiers in veterinary science·2025
Same author

Indicators of resilience in cattle based on test-day milk yield: comparison of within- and between-lactation and their relationship with milk production.

Animal : an international journal of animal bioscience·2025
Same author

Exploring genetic diversity and genomic inbreeding across local beef cattle breeds.

Animal : an international journal of animal bioscience·2025

High-altitude illnesses like acute mountain sickness, cerebral edema, and pulmonary edema are emerging medical concerns. This paper outlines current diagnostic, prophylactic, and therapeutic strategies for practitioners.

Area of Science:

  • Altitude Medicine
  • Environmental Health
  • Travel Medicine

Background:

  • Modern tourism increases access to high altitudes for non-acclimatized individuals.
  • Low ambient oxygen at high altitudes presents significant health hazards.
  • High-altitude related illnesses are an emerging medical concern for practitioners.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present current recommendations for managing high-altitude illnesses.
  • To provide guidance on diagnostic, prophylactic, and therapeutic strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current medical literature and guidelines.
  • Synthesis of diagnostic criteria for altitude-related illnesses.
  • Compilation of evidence-based prevention and treatment protocols.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • Classical entities include acute mountain sickness (AMS), high altitude cerebral edema (HACE), and high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE).
  • HACE and HAPE are considered medical emergencies requiring prompt intervention.
  • Established protocols exist for diagnosis, prevention, and treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Practitioners must be aware of the risks associated with high-altitude environments.
  • Standardized management approaches are crucial for addressing altitude-related illnesses.
  • Effective prophylaxis and timely treatment can mitigate severe outcomes.