Challenges in the management of high-altitude illnesses and emergencies in Bhutan and Nepal
Thinley Dorji, Sweta Giri, Ugyen Tshering, Shankar LeVine, Ugyen Tshering, Sunit Chhetri, Narayan Dhakal, Someshwar Narayan Gaikwad, Gerard Flaherty, Don Eliseo Lucero‐Prisno, Scott McIntosh
Abstract
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.
Topics & Concepts
Effects of high altitude on humansAltitude (triangle)TourismMountaineeringEmergency medical servicesMedical emergencyGeographyMedicineBusinessEnvironmental planningEnvironmental healthMeteorologyGeometryMathematicsArchaeologyHigh Altitude and HypoxiaTravel-related health issuesClimate Change and Health Impacts