Overview
The High Altitude Illnesses and Injuries course blends practical operational considerations with scientific research. Our course focuses on acclimatization strategies, physiology, and cold-related injuries. It is a “must-have” for anyone that operates at altitude.
Topics Covered Include:
– Performance at Altitude
– Physiological Changes at Altitude
– AMS/HACE/HAPE
– Prevention of Acute Mountain Sickness
– Nutrition at High Altitude
– Special Considerations
– Thermal Injuries in Cold Environment
– Altitude Acclimatization
– Staging Ascents/Slow Ascent
– Intermittent Altitude Exposure (IAE)