high altitude cerebral edema


A syndrome caused by rapid ascent of unacclimatised persons above 2000-2500 meters, which is attributed to vasogenic cerebral edema
Prevention Nifedipine, slow ascent to heights
Management Transport patient to a lower altitude

high al·ti·tude ce·re·bral e·de·ma

(hī al'ti-tūd ser'ĕ-brăl ĕ-dē'mă) Brain swelling related to a fast ascent. Signs and symptoms may include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, ataxia, and altered mentation.