Sulfones / therapeutic use
Dexamethasone should be added to the treatment regimen at the doses described (for HACE) in Table 2 for HAPE patients with neurologic dysfunction that does not
High-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) and high-altitude cerebral edema (HACE) are the most ominous of these symptoms, whereas acute
A significant number of patients presenting to the Pheriche medical aid post with HAPE were given dexamethasone, sildenafil, or acetazolamide in addition to
If cannot descend use combination of: Supplemental O2 - An oxygen concentrator is often used at high altitude ski resorts after the patient is titrated down to nasal cannula
High altitude pulmonary edema after successful treatment of acute mountain sickness with dexamethasone
Usually develops later than AMS, 24–36 hours after arrival at a place of high altitude
HAPE is primarily a pulmonary disorder, whereas acute mountain sickness (AMS) and the much less frequent high-altitude cerebral edema, are We distinguish two forms of high altitude illness, a cerebral form called acute mountain sickness and a pulmonary form called high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE)
Considering its potential role in HAPE prevention noted above and studies demonstrating effects on maximum exercise capacity, 137 pulmonary inflammation, and ion transporter function in hypoxia 138, theoretically, dexamethasone may have a role in HAPE treatment
Dexamethasone is used in the treatment of high-altitude cerebral edema (HACE), as well as high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE)
Abbreviations: AMS, acute mountain sickness; HACE, high-altitude cerebral edema; HAPE, high-altitude pulmonary edema; IM, intramuscular; IV, intravenous; PO, by mouth; SR, sustained release
Stopping and resting is a good idea at the first signs of altitude sickness
D‑dimers, using latex agglutination assays and enzyme‑linked HAPE patients are treated routinely with oxygen/nifedipine, immunosorbent assays in PTE
AMS acute mountain sickness; HACE high altitude cerebral edema; HAPE high altitude pulmonary edema; SR sustained release; IV intravenous; IM, intramuscular
If you're at a high altitude and have symptoms of altitude sickness or feel unwell: rest at the same altitude until you feel better – do not travel or climb to a higher altitude
However, as outlined in the 2014 WMS Practice Guidelines, its use is recommended for the treatment of people with concomitant HAPE and HACE at the treatment doses recommended for HACE alone