Episode 942: Acute Mountain Sickness and High...

Contributor: Meghan Hurley, MD Educational Pearls: What animal is the most lethal to humans? Depending on how we define lethal, and animal, this answer is actually not straight forward. Globally and in the U.S. the most lethal animal is humans, accounting for ~436,000 to ~20,000 ...  Show more

Contributor: Travis Barlock, MD Educational Pearls: First-pass success is critical to limit complications from apnea, hypoxia, and airway trauma. Complication rate for patients intubated on the first pass is 14% Complication rates increase to 47% after two attempts, 64% after thr ...  Show more

This episode discusses the diagnosis and treatment of acute mountain sickness.

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A brief review of altitude sickness including pathophysiology, and how it results in the development of its various signs and symptoms. Complementary USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Resources USMLE Step 2 CK Plus Book: This is the book frequently referenced throughout the podcast material a ...  Show more

This episode discusses a 64-year-old man who develops acute respiratory symptoms while climbing Mt. Kilamanjaro. The discussion focuses on the likely diagnosis, pathophysiology and treatment.

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Due to the region's elevation, the average traveler to Tibet often experiences altitude sickness -- a condition caused by a lack of oxygen in the blood. Check out this HowStuffWorks podcast to learn how Tibetans have adapted to life in high altitudes.