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High altitude cerebral edema



Introduction: High altitude cerebral edema

A type of altitude sickness affecting the brain that is serious and potentially fatal. Exposure to high altitudes, leaking fluid causes the brain tissue to swell. Anyone displaying symptoms of the condition should immediately descend to lower altitudes and seek medical attention.

Symptoms of High altitude cerebral edema

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Medical Textbooks Online about High altitude cerebral edema

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  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)"
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)"
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms"

Book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

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