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Appendix Complication in Langtang

A member in Nepal developed severe abdominal and chest pain prompting helicopter evacuation to a medical center in Kathmandu where he was diagnosed with an appendicular perforation requiring laparoscopic appendectomy. He recovered steadily with minimal…

A member in Nepal developed severe abdominal and chest pain prompting helicopter evacuation to a medical center in Kathmandu where he was diagnosed with an appendicular perforation requiring laparoscopic appendectomy. He recovered steadily with minimal discomfort and was expected to be discharged within days.

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Leg Injury in Ghat

A member from the United States sustained a left leg injury before ascending from Lukla and became unable to walk due to sharp hip pain and suspected muscle tear. He was evacuated from Ghat to…

A member from the United States sustained a left leg injury before ascending from Lukla and became unable to walk due to sharp hip pain and suspected muscle tear. He was evacuated from Ghat to Kathmandu where he was diagnosed with a left thigh sprain treated and discharged.

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HAPE at Himlung Himal

A member from Singapore developed shortness of breath cough dizziness headache vomiting sleepiness chest pain and weakness at Himlung Himal Camp 2 with no supplemental oxygen available. He was evacuated when weather allowed and transported…

A member from Singapore developed shortness of breath cough dizziness headache vomiting sleepiness chest pain and weakness at Himlung Himal Camp 2 with no supplemental oxygen available. He was evacuated when weather allowed and transported to a medical center in Kathmandu where he was diagnosed with AMS and altitude-related headache treated and discharged.

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Gastrointestinal Illness on Lobuche

A member from Switzerland developed persistent vomiting diarrhea abdominal pain dehydration weakness and inability to walk at Lobuche High Camp at 18,372 feet/5,600 meters. Due to worsening condition he was evacuated to a medical center…

A member from Switzerland developed persistent vomiting diarrhea abdominal pain dehydration weakness and inability to walk at Lobuche High Camp at 18,372 feet/5,600 meters. Due to worsening condition he was evacuated to a medical center in Lukla where he was evaluated treated and discharged with medication. He reported improvement and planned travel to Kathmandu.

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Severe Dyspnea on Ama Dablam

A member from France became severely short of breath and unable to walk after summiting Ama Dablam from Camp 3. Given the technical terrain and his condition a longline rescue transported him to a medical…

A member from France became severely short of breath and unable to walk after summiting Ama Dablam from Camp 3. Given the technical terrain and his condition a longline rescue transported him to a medical center where he was diagnosed with AMS treated and discharged. He later reported improvement and declined further monitoring.

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Leg Injury in Thaktor

A member from New Zealand sustained a leg injury while walking on a remote trail in Thakur, Nepal and was unable to ambulate. She was evacuated to a medical center where imaging showed fractures of…

A member from New Zealand sustained a leg injury while walking on a remote trail in Thakur, Nepal and was unable to ambulate. She was evacuated to a medical center where imaging showed fractures of the second third and fourth metatarsals. She declined surgery stating she preferred treatment at home and departed Nepal days later.

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Breathing Difficulty in Dole

A member from Hong Kong reported shortness of breath fatigue headache cough and fever while on the Gokyo trail after requiring oxygen supplementation for two days. He was evacuated with another member to Kathmandu where…

A member from Shau Kei Wan Hong Kong reported shortness of breath fatigue headache cough and fever while on the Gokyo trail after requiring oxygen supplementation for two days. He was evacuated with another member to Kathmandu where he was diagnosed with AMS and high altitude pulmonary edema and later discharged.

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Dehydration After Descent

A member from Australia developed nausea vomiting and difficulty urinating after descending from Ama Dablam Camp 1 raising concern for dehydration and kidney complications. She was evacuated to a medical center where she was diagnosed…

A member from Australia developed nausea vomiting and difficulty urinating after descending from Ama Dablam Camp 1 raising concern for dehydration and kidney complications. She was evacuated to a medical center where she was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection vomiting and acute mountain sickness treated with IV fluids and antibiotics and discharged. She later joined another evacuation to Kathmandu and declined further follow up.

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Chest Infection at Ama Dablam Base

A member from Ennis Ireland experienced a persistent cough phlegm fatigue and weakness while at Ama Dablam Base Camp. His symptoms worsened with coughing up blood and breathing difficulty prompting helicopter evacuation to a medical…

A member from Ennis Ireland experienced a persistent cough phlegm fatigue and weakness while at Ama Dablam Base Camp. His symptoms worsened with coughing up blood and breathing difficulty prompting helicopter evacuation to a medical center in Lukla. He was diagnosed with a chest infection treated and discharged then traveled to Kathmandu where he reported improvement and declined further monitoring.

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Severe AMS in Dingboche

A 33-year-old member from Al Safa Dubai United Arab Emirates developed a severe headache dizziness nausea cough fatigue and difficulty walking after reaching approximately 17,717 feet/5,400 meters on Lobuche Peak. Given limited resources and persistent…

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Altitude Illness in Gorakshep

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A 56-year-old member from Foothill Ranch United States reported headache nausea and vomiting with low oxygen saturation while in Gorakshep. Symptoms persisted overnight leading to helicopter evacuation to a medical center where he was diagnosed with resolving high altitude cerebral edema. Days later he was evaluated again in Kathmandu for fever and tested positive for dengue. No additional assistance was requested.

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HACE Symptoms in Gorakshep

A 72-year-old member from Ensenada Mexico experienced dizziness ataxia and very low oxygen saturation while in Gorakshep preventing him from continuing his trek. Concern for high altitude cerebral edema led to helicopter evacuation to a…

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