Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/06/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Tina, That altitude (3300m) is not the same as +5000m (16.500ft), where other laws apply. But I'd check with my doctor for your physical condition, that should be good (= be able run about 1 mile in 12 minutes in a comfortable way, for somebody in your age category). If it isn't, don't leave. And if you stay there for longer periods (more than a day) take it easy, drink enough (at least 500cc water per 4 hours) and walk (a lot) slower than the pace you use at home. Some pre acclimatisation (1 week above 8000ft) is advisable. If you get a headache, rest, and if it persists, descend. If you booked with a responsible organisation, they would have the medicines if something should occur. And, indeed, layer up and keep your hands and feet warm. Philippe Op 5-jun-07, om 19:16 heeft Steve Barbour het volgende geschreven: > > On Jun 5, 2007, at 10:10 AM, charcot wrote: > >> Replying to my own missive - Phil Yarnell was a co-author on a >> paper about MRI and high altitude cerebral edema. He said he >> prefers Decadron 1 mg four times a day IF someone has symptoms. >> I'd probably come prepared with both Decadron and Diamox ? 500 >> twice a day. Legal disclaimer - I know enough to be dangerous so >> caveat emptor > > > merci M Charcot... nothing to prevent cerebral edema ? > > > If you develop symptoms... Treat ? or come down ? or both ? > > > Steve > > >> >> ernie nitka,md >> >> charcot wrote: >>> Steve - I used to think that Diamox was the preferred med but >>> some in my group use Decadron. I have a colleague who does see a >>> fair number of hi altitude cerebral edema cases so I'll ask >>> >>> ernie >>> >>> >>> Steve Barbour wrote: >>>> >>>> On Jun 5, 2007, at 9:50 AM, charcot wrote: >>>> >>>>> Tina - you will definitely need to pay attention to this factor >>>>> - but come to think of it you may already be versed in this >>>>> from your S. American travels. I would take as few pieces of >>>>> equipment at that altitude. Talk to your doctor about what are >>>>> the signs and symptoms of Hi Altitude sickness. >>>> >>>> >>>> good point Ernie... any reason to bring meds for hi altitude >>>> sickness at 12,000 feet eg. diamox, diuretics ? >>>> >>>> thanks, Steve >>>> >>>> >>>>> >>>>> ernie >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Leica Users Group. >>>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more >>>>> information >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more >>>> information >>>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >