Significance of the proper acclimatization, use of the acetazolamide and dexamethasone in prevention of acute mountain sickness (AMS) – literature review

Significance of the proper acclimatization, use of the acetazolamide and dexamethasone in prevention of acute mountain sickness (AMS) – literature review

<p>Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is an ilness, that occurs in non-acclimatized individuals after rapid ascent to high altitude, typically above 2,500 metres (8,000 ft). The main causes of the AMS are: reduced air pressure and lower oxygen levels at high altitudes. The early symptoms of AMS are...

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Main Authors: Karol Mazur, Dominik Machaj, Sandra Jastrzębska, Alicja Płaczek, Dominika Mazur
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Kazimierz Wielki University 2020-02-01
Series:Journal of Education, Health and Sport
Subjects:
acute mountain sickness
ams
acclimatization
acetazolamide
dexamethasone
Online Access:https://apcz.umk.pl/czasopisma/index.php/JEHS/article/view/28911

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