| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2613724 | Wilderness & Environmental Medicine | 2009 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
The risk of developing AMS is high on Mt Kilimanjaro. Although taking an extra day to acclimatize with the use of acetazolamide did provide some protection against AMS, ideally trekkers need a more gradual route profile for climbing this mountain.
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Authors
Andrew J. MBChB, BSc (Hons), Nicholas S. BSc, (Hons), Suzy MBChB, (Hons), Mark D. MRes, Adam G. BSc, (Hons), Hannah BSc, (Hons), Ian MBChB, (Hons), Jon MBChB, MRCP,