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...
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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-11-01
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Series: | Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1477893923001205 |
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