Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
بیماری حاد ارتفاع (AMS)
A syndrome of headache and other symptoms occurring after recent ascent to altitude.
Mountaineeringپزشکی ارتفاع
Definition
A syndrome of headache and other symptoms occurring after recent ascent to altitude. High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema is a severe, potentially fatal non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema that develops at altitude and may present with marked breathlessness, reduced exercise tolerance, cough and hypoxemia. It is a medical emergency.
Practical use
Treat suspected HAPE as an emergency: stop ascent, arrange prompt descent when feasible and obtain urgent medical/rescue assistance. Do not rely on a glossary entry for treatment decisions.
Sources
- Wilderness Medical Society Clinical Practice Guidelines for Acute Altitude Illness: 2024 UpdateWilderness & Environmental Medicine · 2024 update↗