Wilderness Medicine: How To Prepare For High Altitudes
Wilderness Medicine: How To Prepare For High Altitudes
Dr. Donner discusses how to prepare and train for a high altitude adventure and the role of genetics in acclimatization. This is video 6 of 17 of the altitude illness (altitude sickness) series.
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Instructor: Howard Donner, MD
Co-Author “Field Guide to Wilderness Medicine”
Served as a physician for Denali National Park, Himalayan Rescue Association, and the 1998 NOVA Everest expedition. Served as a medical operations consultant for NASA for over 5 years. Whitewater rafting guide, commercial pilot, and certified flight instructor.
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Hey man I am planning to go to a expedition to mountains of Nepal and as I researched, there are really high in altitudes and I am going with my father, we will be going through bike.. I just needed some help from you if you can please suggest me some medicine for high altitude sickness.. That would be a great help.. Thanks
Bon bons,Ive take them in my pack up the mountains,for real particularly on mount Baker hogs,back via. The Colman Demming Route I’m not sure I shouldof confessed this though I guess,I just did … 😂😋
Thanks for nothing
See the instructor in this video (Dr. Howard Donner) give presentations and teach a variety of hands-on workshops at the upcoming National CME Conference on Wilderness Medicine. All medical specialities are welcome! https://wilderness-medicine.com/cme-conferences/santa-fe/
Can I examine if im phisically able for a 8000 peak? i mean, is there a general evaluation that could help determine my body response to high altitude? (sorry for my english, not a native speaker)
What I do is the fist days is do nothing and consume large amount of coca leaves until I feel ok. Good thing it’s legal in my country. But honestly, coca leaves really help. And as usual, know your limits. It gets exponentially worse the higher you go. My record is 5,200 meters above sea level. It’s not mount Everest but anyone that has been to that altitude knows it’s no joke. Worse case scenario bring oxygen but seriously, coca leaves really help. And do it gradually, your body has to get used to it. Don’t do anything the first days.