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1. Do British Commercial Mountaineering Expeditions Carry Drugs to Treat High Altitude Illnesses?

Author

Pattenden, Holly A., Shah, Neeraj M., Hillebrandt, David, Rodger, Mike, and Windsor, Jeremy S.

Subjects
*TREATMENT of mountain sickness, *MOUNTAINEERING, *HIGH altitude pulmonary edema, *CEREBRAL edema, *ACETAZOLAMIDE, *DEXAMETHASONE
Abstract

High altitude commercial expeditions are increasingly popular. As high altitude illnesses are common on ascent to altitude, this study aimed to ascertain whether medications for these conditions were carried by commercial operators who run high altitude expeditions. Despite recommendations, it appears that drugs to treat high altitude illnesses are not routinely carried by commercial operators. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2012
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2. Are UK Commercial Expeditions Complying with Wilderness Medical Society Guidelines on Ascent Rates to Altitude?

Author

Shah, Neeraj M., Windsor, Jeremy S., Meijer, Heleen, and Hillebrandt, David

Subjects
*MOUNTAIN sickness, *INFLUENCE of altitude, *PACKAGE tours, *PREVENTION
Abstract

The incidence of acute mountain sickness can be reduced by ascending slowly to altitude. We compared a recommended ascent rate with those offered by commercial companies to three of the most popular high-altitude destinations in the world. While the majority complied with the recommended ascent rate, ascents on Kilimanjaro did not. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2011
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