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Clinical Study The American journal of nursing 2002

Into thinner air.

Dennie ML, Bayley EW — The American journal of nursing, 2002

Tier 2, Indexed

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Summary

What Researchers Did

The authors presented a hypothetical case of a guest experiencing symptoms of acute mountain sickness at a high-altitude ski resort.

What They Found

This abstract presented a hypothetical clinical scenario of a guest at a Colorado ski resort experiencing symptoms consistent with acute mountain sickness. It did not report specific research findings, numerical data, or outcomes from an intervention.

What This Means for Canadian Patients

Canadian patients traveling to high-altitude destinations should be aware of the symptoms of acute mountain sickness, such as exhaustion, nausea, and headache. Early recognition and appropriate action, like descending to a lower altitude, can help manage this condition.

Canadian Relevance

While this specific case study is not Canadian, the topic of acute mountain sickness is relevant to Canadians who travel to or participate in activities at high altitudes.

Study Limitations

A significant limitation is that this abstract presents a hypothetical case scenario rather than a structured research study with defined methods, results, or conclusions.

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Study Details

Study Type Clinical Study
Category Systematic Reviews
Source Pubmed
PubMed ID 12394004
Year Published 2002
Journal The American journal of nursing
MeSH Terms Acclimatization; Acetazolamide; Altitude Sickness; Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors; Dehydration; Diuretics; Emergency Nursing; Emergency Treatment; Humans; Hyperbaric Oxygenation; Nurse's Role; Oxygen Inhalation Therapy; Patient Education as Topic; Primary Prevention; Rest

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