Pulmonary acute mountain sickness
Dickinson, J.G.
(1983)
Pulmonary acute mountain sickness.
Indian Journal of Tuberculosis, 30 (2).
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Full text available as: AbstractPathophysiology of acute mountain sickness is discussed on the basis of seven autopsies.
Pulmonary & Cerebral types are described. Reasons for preferring the term acute mountain sickness
to high attitude pulmonary oedema are given. Urgent evacuation is the mainstay of management. | EPrint Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Autopsy, Pathophysiology, Acute Mountain Sickness, Oedema, Pulmonary, Cerebral, Management, Nepal |
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| Subjects: | Environment and Public Health > Environment Investigative Techniques > Autopsy Respiratory Tract Diseases > Respiration Disorders Health Care Facilities, Manpower, and Services > Health Services Nervous System Diseases > Central Nervous System Diseases > Brain Diseases Therapeutics > Patient Care Persons > Patients Geographic Locations > Asia > Asia, Western > Nepal Therapeutics > Emergency Treatment -Journal Repositories > Indian Journal of Tuberculosis Health Services Administration > Patient Care Management Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Signs and Symptoms > Edema |
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| ID Code: | 2629 |
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| Deposited By: | Mrs Naina Pandita |
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| Deposited On: | 26 February 2008 |
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