Highaltitude sickness complicates rescues from "summary" of Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer
High-altitude sickness is a formidable obstacle in the already complex and risky business of high-altitude rescues. When a climber falls ill or injured in the treacherous environment of Mount Everest, the challenges of effecting a successful rescue are daunting enough without factoring in the debilitating effects of altitude sickness. At high altitudes, the human body struggles to acclimatize to the thin air and lack of oxygen. This can lead to a range of symptoms, from headaches and nausea to confusion and loss of coordination. When a climber is suffering from altitude sickness, their condition can deteriorate rapidly, making it difficult for them to move on their own and complicating any rescue efforts. Rescue operations on Mount Everest are already delicate operations that require careful planning and execution. Helicopters must navigate unpredictable...
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