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Author: Pattenden HA, Shah NM, Hillebrandt D, Rodger M, and Windsor JS
Subjects: Humans, Altitude Sickness drug therapy, Equipment and Supplies standards, Mountaineering
Published: 2013
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Author: Pattenden HA, Shah NM, Hillebrandt D, Rodger M, and Windsor JS
Subjects: Altitude, Emergency Medicine instrumentation, Expeditions, Humans, United Kingdom, Altitude Sickness drug therapy, Equipment and Supplies standards, Mountaineering
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., (© 2012 International Society of Travel Medicine.)
Published: 2012
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Author: Shah NM, Windsor JS, Meijer H, and Hillebrandt D
Subjects: Altitude, Expeditions, Humans, Societies, Medical, United Kingdom, Wilderness, Altitude Sickness prevention & control, Guideline Adherence statistics & numerical data, Mountaineering, Practice Guidelines as Topic
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., (© 2011 International Society of Travel Medicine.)
Published: 2011
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