Anesthesia at High Altitude

James M. Berry; Enrico Camporesi

doi:10.1016/B978-0-323-67279-5.00021-2

Anesthesia at High Altitude

James M. Berry, Enrico Camporesi

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Abstract

The provision of anesthesia at high (>3000 m) altitude is possible, but with some alterations in technique. Changes in pulmonary physiology are the primary cause of complications under reduced pressures. Altered physiology may be seen in mountain expeditions, in airline travel, and in space. Usually accompanied by sparse or austere resources, medical care at altitude demands a thorough understanding of gas exchange, vapor pressures, and cardiovascular physiology.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Anesthesia Equipment
Subtitle of host publication	Principles and Applications
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	468-478
Number of pages	11
ISBN (Electronic)	9780323672795
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-67279-5.00021-2
State	Published - Jan 1 2020

Keywords

Altitude
Decompression
Flying
Microgravity
Mountain sickness
Pulmonary edema
Spaceflight

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General Medicine

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