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Acute Altitude Illness
Dr. Bart presents today’s Morning Report! ACUTE ALTITUDE ILLNESS Intermediate Altitude High Altitude Very High Altitude Extreme Altitude 5000 to 8000 ft 8000 to 14000 ft 14000 to 18000 ft >18000 ft Denver Himalayas PATHOPHYSIOLOGY: -Sense decreased arterial oxygenation –> increased ventilation –> respiratory alkalosis Read more…