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Subject: [Leica] 12000 feet and no oxygen
From: charcot at comcast.net (charcot)
Date: Tue Jun 5 10:06:22 2007
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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
>>>
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