Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/06/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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 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 >