Challenges in the management of high-altitude illnesses and emergencies in Bhutan and Nepal

Many popular tourist attractions and trekking routes in Bhutan and Nepal are situated between 3000 and 6000 m in elevation. High-altitude emergencies are becoming more common and medical providers must be aware of the practical and medical issues in managing these disorders. We reflect on the challe...

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Main Authors: Thinley Dorji, Sweta Giri, Ugyen Tshering, Shankar LeVine, Sunit Chhetri, Narayan Dhakal, Someshwar Narayan Gaikwad, Gerard T. Flaherty, Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno, III, Scott McIntosh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-11-01
Series:Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1477893923001205
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Summary:Many popular tourist attractions and trekking routes in Bhutan and Nepal are situated between 3000 and 6000 m in elevation. High-altitude emergencies are becoming more common and medical providers must be aware of the practical and medical issues in managing these disorders. We reflect on the challenges in providing high-altitude emergency medical services in Bhutan and Nepal.
ISSN:1873-0442