High altitude illness

In the vast majority of cases, acute mountain sickness, high-altitude pulmonary edema, and high-altitude cerebral edema can be prevented by ascending slowly once above altitudes of >2500 m (about 8200 feet). Once above 3000 m (about 9840 feet), the altitude at which one sleeps should not be increased by more than 500 m (about 1600 feet) in 24 hours, and a rest day should be taken every 3-4 days.[29]Luks AM, Auerbach PS, Freer L, et al. Wilderness medical society clinical practice guidelines for the prevention and treatment of acute altitude illness: 2019 update. Wilderness Environ Med. 2019 Dec;30(4s):S3-18. https://www.wemjournal.org/article/S1080-6032(19)30090-0/fulltext http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31248818?tool=bestpractice.com ​​

Patients are advised to ascend slowly in future ascents to high altitude and should take extra caution. Education should be provided about the appropriate course of action if symptoms appear, and when to seek help.