HIGH ALTITUDE ILLNESS & INJURY

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)