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

Year: 2023

Type: article

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.

Source: Travel Medicine and Infectious Disease

DOI: 10.1016/j.tmaid.2023.102660

Authors: Thinley Dorji, Sweta Giri, Ugyen Tshering, Shankar LeVine, Ugyen Tshering, Sunit Chhetri, Narayan Dhakal, Someshwar Narayan Gaikwad, Gerard T. Flaherty, Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno, Scott McIntosh

Institutions: Central Regional Referral Hospital, Ministry of Health, Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan, Dartmouth College, B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Ollscoil na Gaillimhe – University of Galway, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of Utah, University of Utah Health Care

Language: English

Topic: High Altitude and Hypoxia

Subfield: Physiology (medical)

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,070

OpenAlex ID: W4388345299

FWCI: 1.714

Cites: 18

Cited by: 11

Related to: 10