Multimodal analysis of the effects of dexamethasone on high-altitude cerebral oedema: protocol for a pilot study

Multimodal analysis of the effects of dexamethasone on high-altitude cerebral oedema: protocol for a pilot study

Abstract Background Acute mountain sickness (AMS) is a cluster of symptoms that commonly occur in those ascending to high altitudes. Symptoms can include headaches, nausea, insomnia and fatigue. Exposure to high altitude can also lead to high-altitude cerebral oedema (HACE), which is a potential cau...

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Main Authors: O. Fisher, R. A. Benson, S. Wayte, P. K. Kimani, C. Hutchinson, C. H. E. Imray
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Altitude
hypoxia
cerebral oedema
steroid
acute mountain sickness
MRI
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-019-3681-0

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