HAPE Flashcards

1
Q

HAPE

A

> 2500 FT

PREVENTION: GRADUAL ASCENT

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2
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HAPE DRUG OF CHOICE

A

NIFEDIPINE
PRESCRIBE ONE DAY PRIOR TO ASCENT
CONTINUE TILL DESCENT

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3
Q

ACUTE MOUNTAIN SICKNESS

A

ACETAZOLAMIDE IS DRUG OF CHOICE
DECADRON IS ALTERNATIVE
DON’T CONFUSE WITH HAPE

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