| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2613797 | Wilderness & Environmental Medicine | 2006 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Acetazolamide was tolerable, but impractical for the routine prevention of AMS in Nepali porters. A good trekking schedule and adequate acclimatization remain the most effective preventive measures. This study identified lowland porters as a high-risk group for developing AMS.
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Authors
Peter MB, Anil K. MD, Yuen MB, Deepak MB, Rajan MB, Puncho MB, Barun K. MB, Ramesh MB, Santosh MB, Dilip MB, Shailendra MB, Birmingham Medical Research Expeditionary Society Birmingham Medical Research Expeditionary Society,