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[High altitude acute pulmonary edema (author's transl)]
Annales De L'Anesthesiologie Francaise
|January 1, 1975
Summary
High-altitude illness, or Hypobaric Hypoxia Associated Pulmonary Events (HAAPE), affects individuals above 4,000 meters. Susceptibility can be individual or racial, presenting clinical and physiological complexities.
Area of Science:
- Altitude sickness
- Pulmonary medicine
- Human physiology
Background:
- High-altitude illness, specifically Hypobaric Hypoxia Associated Pulmonary Events (HAAPE), is a recently recognized condition.
- It presents significant clinical and physiological complexities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the current understanding of HAAPE.
- To highlight its occurrence and susceptibility factors.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on HAAPE occurrence and characteristics.
- Analysis of physiopathological findings related to high-altitude exposure.
Main Results:
- HAAPE occurs at altitudes exceeding 4,000 meters.
- It affects both initial visitors and returning natives.
- Individual and racial susceptibility are noted factors.
Conclusions:
- HAAPE is a complex condition requiring further clinical and physiological investigation.
- Understanding susceptibility is crucial for managing high-altitude health risks.