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Altitude-related illness.

G E Foulke

    The American Journal of Emergency Medicine
    |May 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Altitude-related illnesses (ARI) are serious but reversible conditions caused by hypobaric hypoxia. Prompt recognition, descent, and oxygen are key treatments for severe ARI, while gradual ascent aids prevention.

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    Area of Science:

    • Physiology
    • Altitude Medicine
    • Environmental Health

    Background:

    • Altitude-related illnesses (ARI) encompass potentially fatal conditions arising from hypobaric hypoxia.
    • Physiological changes at altitude include altered cerebral and pulmonary circulation, ventilation, and fluid balance.
    • ARI conditions like Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) present a spectrum related to cerebrovascular autoregulation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the pathophysiology, clinical presentations, and management of altitude-related illnesses.
    • To emphasize the importance of understanding ARI for effective prophylaxis and treatment.
    • To highlight the reversibility of severe ARI with prompt intervention.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on altitude-related illnesses.
    • Analysis of physiological alterations due to hypobaric hypoxia.
    • Synthesis of information on prophylaxis and therapeutic strategies.

    Main Results:

    • Altitude-related illnesses result from physiological changes including cerebral vasodilatation and pulmonary vasoconstriction.
    • AMS and HACE symptoms are linked to cerebrovascular autoregulation, while high-altitude retinal hemorrhage may involve similar vascular events.
    • The exact cause of High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) is uncertain but involves pulmonary vascular tone and flow.

    Conclusions:

    • Gradual ascent and acclimatization are primary methods for ARI prophylaxis.
    • Pharmacological prophylaxis is available for individuals susceptible to severe AMS.
    • Rapid reversal of severe ARI is achievable through prompt recognition, descent, and oxygen administration.

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