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Acute Respiratory Failure-II

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Hypoxia-related altitude illnesses.

Nikolaus Netzer1, Kingman Strohl, Martin Faulhaber

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany.

Journal of Travel Medicine
|July 2, 2013
PubMed
Summary

Millions visit high altitudes yearly, risking altitude sickness. This review offers clear guidance on preventing and treating acute mountain sickness, high-altitude cerebral edema, and high-altitude pulmonary edema.

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Area of Science:

  • Travel Medicine
  • Altitude Physiology

Background:

  • High-altitude environments attract millions of tourists and climbers annually.
  • Many individuals experience acute mountain sickness (AMS), which can progress to severe forms like high-altitude cerebral edema (HACE) and high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the epidemiology, physiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, risk factors, and prevalence of high-altitude illnesses.
  • To provide state-of-the-art recommendations for the prevention and treatment of altitude illnesses in travelers.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search of Medline (1965-2012) and relevant references.
  • Selection of studies, reviews, and books focusing on the prevention and treatment of high-altitude illnesses in travelers.

Main Results:

  • The review synthesizes information on geographical factors, physiological mechanisms, and clinical presentations of altitude illnesses.
  • It details risk factors and prevalence, alongside current recommendations for prevention and treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Increased recreational activities at high altitudes necessitate greater medical expertise in managing altitude illness.
  • Despite ongoing research into causes, prevention and treatment strategies for altitude illness have become more defined over the past two decades.