Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/06/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Yes the decadron is for symptoms, pre-treatment with Diamox is prophylactic. I think if I got symptoms I'd do decadron and think about a precautionary descent. ernie Steve Barbour wrote: > > 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 >