Altitude Emergencies (PHTLS 9e BLS/ALS Edition)selected product title

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This interactive lecture explores the types of high-altitude illnesses. It discusses the risk factors, signs and symptoms and pathophysiology, as well as treatment, of these environmental emergencies.

After completing this course, the practitioner will be able to:

• Explain the pathophysiology of high-altitude illness.
• Discuss risk factors for high-altitude illness.
• Differentiate among high-altitude cerebral edema, high-altitude pulmonary edema, and acute mountain sickness.
• Demonstrate proper management of altitude illness.

Practitioners who successfully complete the Altitude Emergencies (PHTLS 9e BLS/ALS Edition) course are eligible for 0.5 hours of continuing education through CAPCE.