High-Altitude Medical

HANDBOOK

HIGH-ALTITUDE COMMANDMENTS
I. Make the most of your time
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PRE-EXPEDITION CHECKLIST
A trip to the mountains should never
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ACCLIMATIZATION
HIGH-ALTITUDE CONDITIONS I will help make your
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ACUTE MOUNTAIN SICKNESS (AMS)
ALTITUDE-RELATED ILLNESSES Illnesses caused by reduced oxygen
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HIGH ALTITUDE PULMONARY EDEMA (HAPE)
High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) is the
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INTERSTITIAL LUNG DISEASES

In people with pleural or interstitial lung diseases, an echocardiographic examination (echocardiography) should be performed before traveling to high altitude in order to assess whether pulmonary hypertension is present.

 

RISK OF PULMONARY HYPERTENSION

 

Symptomatic pulmonary hypertension is a contraindication to high-altitude travel.

 

Individuals with secondary pulmonary hypertension who are planning a high-altitude trip should consider:

 

➤ using supplemental oxygen while at altitude,

➤ taking nifedipine as prophylaxis against High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE).

 

With appropriate preparation, the risk of complications in the mountains can be reduced, allowing safer planning of high-altitude activities.

 

 

 

 

PRE-EXPEDITION MEDICAL CONSULTATION

 

A medical consultation before the expedition allows proper assessment of risks related to lung disease and pulmonary hypertension, adjustment of the expedition plan, and discussion of HAPE prevention strategies.

 

 

REFERENCES

 

• K. Mieske et al., Journeys to High Altitude—Risks and Recommendations for Travelers with Preexisting Medical Conditions, Journal of Travel Medicine, 2010; Volume 17 (Issue 1): 48–62.

 

 

 

 

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WANT TO LEARN MORE?

 

If you want to better prepare your health for trekking or a high-altitude expeditions, check out the expanded guide in the ebook "High-Altitude Medicine for Trekkers and Climbers" >>

 

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Gain practical skills for handling emergencies in the mountains through our online training "High-Altitude First Aid" >> - prepared for those planning trips to high altitudes.

 

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 For a detailed list of what to include in your expedition medical kit and step-by-step instructions for assembling your personal first aid set, see the ebook "High-Altitude Expedition Medical Kit Guide" >>

 

PLANNING A TREK OR A HIGH-ALTITUDE EXPEDITION?

 

If you would like to check whether your health condition allows you to safely participate in a trek or high-altitude expedition, consider booking a medical consultation >> or using a telemedical expedition package >>

 

This allows you to assess potential health risks in advance, prepare properly fot altitude, and increase your safety during the expedition.

07 March 2026

The company was established in 2004. The goal of MedEverest is education in the field of mountain medicine and the dangers of high altitudes. I deal with all medical aspects of staying at high altitude. I organize medical support for trekking and high-altitude expeditions.

 

Specialist Medical Practice Medeverest Robert Szymczak based in Gdańsk (80-360), at ul. Bolesława Krzywoustego 19F, NIP: 5841943576, REGON: 220148318.

 

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