Canadian Ski PatrolOn-hill reference
2022

High altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE)

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Signs listed in the manual

marked breathlessness on exertion and at rest

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headache

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cough

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Signs of advanced pulmonary edema include:

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severe respiratory distress, cyanosis, audible gurgling sounds in the chest

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severe cough with abundant sputum

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rapid pulse

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