13 Jul
Endotracheal Intubation and Mechanical Ventilation Following Respiratory Arrest From High Altitude Pulmonary Edema
High altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) is a severe form of altitude illness occurring in some inadequately acclimatized individuals as a result of rapid ascent to high altitude. HAPE is a noncardiogenic pulmonary edema that may be rapidly fatal and can occur with or without prodromal symptoms. Fast recovery is common, however, with early recognition and [...]