International Society for Mountain Medicine
Altitude tutorial. Newsletter archive. About the World Congress on Mountain Medicine and High Altitude Physiology.
Mechanism for Life-Threatening High-Altitude Sickness Uncovered
Article from the American Heart Association on a study of the mechanism that causes HAPE.
Medex and Medical Expeditions
Information about and from this research charity dedicated to investigating the mechanisms of altitude related illness. Newsletter archive and planned expedition information.
Merck Manual of Diagnosis and Therapy
Chapter from the Merck Manual on altitude sickness covering causes, treatment, and prevention.
Non-Physician Altitude Tutorial
Tutorial from the International Society for Mountain Medicine covering acclimatization, AMS, HACE, and HAPE. Includes treatment and prevention information.
Outdoor Action Guide to High Altitude
Description of altitude related illnesses, their symptoms and their treatment.
Pardoes Altitude & Acclimatization Page
Information on proper acclimatization and hydration to reduce the incidence of altitude illness. Discussion of altitude's effect on diet, menstruation, and medications. Bibliography and links.
Pulmonary Syndromes
Article from Emergency Medicine covering HAPE.
Special Safety Considerations for High Altitude Mountaineering
Article on the effects of altitude with an emphasis on climbing at altitude.
Supplemental Oxygen for the General Aviation Pilot
Article on determining the need for supplemental oxygen at density altitude.
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