High altitude presents a challenge to the climbers who have to take precautionary measures to avoid suffocating or an extreme extent death. Altitude illnesses are characterized by exhaustion, hypothermia, hypoglycemia, dehydration, and hyponatremia (The Travel Doctor, 2015). If a climber shows some of these symptoms, he or she should descend to ensure that the body regains its stable state. If the patient is not taken care of within the required time, he or she will lose conscience, hence leading to negative effects, such as death. Below are two sites that offer formidable information and direction to mountain climbers. In some cases, high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) is detected through bronchospasm, pulmonary embolism, and pneumonia and myocardial. All these symptoms come as a result of reduced atmospheric pressure that causes the blood to flow slowly in the body. The following websites provide good information (Peter, & David, 2015).
Resource Videos
These videos shows the effects of maintain climbing and the illness hitherto. In one of the videos, other mountain climbers at Mount Everest rescue one patient. The patient was overwhelmed by breathing problems and nausea, hence collapsed as they progressed further upward. The other climbers had to reschedule their programs to rescue their colleague to save the dear life (Manuel, 2009). In addition, the other video stipulates and outlines the safety measures that need to be observed before engaging in this risky business. Some of the safety gears prevent patients from toppling over from high places. However, this does not prevent a person from suffering from high altitude illnesses. As a person goes up, the body experiences physiological changes caused by limited oxygen. Therefore, climbers should carry with them gas masks to use as oxygen reduces. Lack of oxygen accelerates Acute Mountain Sickness (Chandan , 2014)
References
Chandan, L. (2014, June 13). Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) [Video file].
Manuel, L. (2009, August 23). Everest rescue [Video file].
Peter H. H., & David R. S. (2015, July 10). Altitude Illness – Chapter 2 – 2016 Yellow Book | Travelers’ Health | CDC.
The Travel Doctor. (2015, February 12). Altitude or Mountain Sickness – The Travel Doctor.