Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to do the following:
- Define high altitude sickness.
- Describe the body’s acclimatization process.
- List the 3 primary types of acute mountain sickness (AMS).
- List 2 additional forms of altitude sickness.
- Describe the symptoms of mild, moderate, and severe AMS.
- Discuss symptoms and treatment for high altitude cerebral edema (HACE).
- Discuss symptoms and treatment for high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE).
- List 3 medications used to treat High Altitude Sickness.
- Describe the use of portable hyperbaric chambers.
- Discuss high altitude effects on pre-existing conditions and contraindications for travel to high altitudes.
- List 5 preventive measures against developing high altitude sickness.
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