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Trauma & Environmental Emergencies Flashcards

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Definition
Acute Mountain Sickness

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symptoms that result from ascent to high altitude >2400m

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High Altitude Cerebral Oedema

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cerebral oedema occurring secondary to prolonged exposure to high altitude

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High Altitude Pulmonary Oedema

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pulmonary oedema occurring secondary to prolonged exposure to high altitude

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Acute Mountain Sickness
Presentation

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Headache +
- nausea
- vomiting
- fatigue
- dizziness
- insomnia

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