Altitude Illness Flashcards
1
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Altitude Illness
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Caused by the effects of hypobaric hypoxia on CNS and pulmonary system resulting from unacclimatized ascending to altitude
2
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Acute mountain sickness criteria
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- several hours at new altitude
- presence of headache
- additional symptoms (fatigue, weakness, N\V)
3
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High altitude pulmonary edema criteria (2)
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Dyspnea at rest
Central cyanosis / audible crackles or wheezes
4
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High altitude cerebral edema criteria
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Presence of a change in me trap status or ataxia
