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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SUNBURN

High UV radiation in the mountains can cause painful sunburns and, in extreme cases, snow blindness.

 

HOW TO PROTECT YOUR SKIN AT HIGH ALTITUDE

 

During high-altitude expeditions, your skin is exposed to much stronger UV radiation than at lower elevations. To prevent sunburn:

 

➤ Use sunscreen with a high UV filter (at least SPF 30).

➤ Make sure the sunscreen is not water-based – trying to squeeze frozen cream in the morning can be a painful surprise on sunburned skin.

➤ Protect your lips with a UV-blocking lip balm (minimum SPF 30).

➤ When a helmet is not required, wear a wide-brimmed hat to shield your head.

➤ Apply sunscreen carefully to ears, nose, and nostrils.

➤ Use a nose guard when possible, often integrated with glacier glasses.

 

 

 

 

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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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