Acute Mountain Sickness Low partial pressure of oxygen ...

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Acute Mountain Sickness 

Low partial pressure of oxygen at high altitude 

• Stop ascent 

• Supportive care (fluids, analgesia, ani metic) 

• Acetazolamide, dexameth 

• Portable hyperbaric chamber 

• Descent 



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Dr. Gerald Diaz

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