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Subject: [Leica] 12000 feet and no oxygen
From: charcot at comcast.net (charcot)
Date: Tue Jun 5 09:56:38 2007
References: <46659470.7000301@comcast.net> <3AFC9002-11DF-4D24-A5B3-2E02BC2F99B4@cox.net>

Steve - I used to think that Diamox was the preferred med but some in my 
group use Decadron.  I have a colleague who does see a fair number of hi 
altitude cerebral edema cases so I'll ask

ernie


Steve Barbour wrote:
>
> On Jun 5, 2007, at 9:50 AM, charcot wrote:
>
>> Tina - you will definitely need to pay attention to this factor - but 
>> come to think of it you may already be versed in this from your S. 
>> American travels.  I would take as few pieces of equipment at that 
>> altitude.  Talk to your doctor about what are the signs and symptoms 
>> of Hi Altitude sickness.
>
>
> good point Ernie... any reason to bring meds for hi altitude sickness 
> at 12,000 feet eg. diamox, diuretics ?
>
> thanks, Steve
>
>
>>
>> ernie
>>
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