Symptoms of High altitude cerebral edema

Symptoms of High altitude cerebral edema

The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for High altitude cerebral edema includes the 6 symptoms listed below:

• Severe headache
• Confusion
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Seizures
• Coma
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High altitude cerebral edema: Complications

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• Coma
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Other Possible Causes of these Symptoms

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• Coma - see all causes of Coma
• Confusion - see all causes of Confusion
• Nausea - see all causes of Nausea
• Seizures - see all causes of Seizures
• Severe headache - see all causes of Severe headache
• Vomiting - see all causes of Vomiting

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Remember that the persistence of primitive reflexes is a sign that there is damage to the central nervoussystem (CNS), specifically, a lack of high-level control necessitating a workup for cerebral palsy (CP): Clinical Presentations of Cerebral Palsy
(Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors)

• Abnormal muscle tone is the most frequently observed symptom. The abnormalitiesmay range from hypo-to hypertonic depending on themuscular resistance to passive movements.
• A definite hand preference before age 1 year is common (especially in patients with hemiplegia).
• An asymmetric crawl or failure to crawl
• Growth delay
• Joint contractures secondary to spastic muscles
• Persistent primitive reflexes: Examples such as Moro reflex, asymmetric tonic neck, symmetric tonic neck, palmar grasp, tonic labyrinthine, foot placement, are noted. A Moro reflex and a tonic labyrinthine should extinguish by the time the infant is aged 4 to 6 months; palmar grasp, by 5 to 6 months; asymmetric and symmetric tonic neck, by 6 to 7 months; and foot placement, before 12 months.

Table 1.1 Diagnostic Studies for Cerebral Palsy Laboratory Studies

• Thyroid studies
• Lactate level
• Pyruvate level
• Organic and amino acids
• Chromosomes
• Cerebrospinal protein: Levels may assist in determining asphyxia in the neonatal period. Protein levels can be elevated along with an elevated lactate to pyruvate ratio. Imaging Studies
• CT provides diagnostic information for congenital malformations, intracranial hemorrhage, and periventricular leukomalacia.
• MRI is most useful after 2 to 3 weeks of life. MRI is the best study for assessing white matter disease in an older child.
• Evoked potentials are used to evaluate the anatomic pathways of the auditory and visual systems. CT, computed tomography; MRI, magnetic resonance imaging.

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Source: Avoiding Common Pediatric Errors, 2008

Altitude Illness: Altitude Illness - signs & symptoms
(The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult)

• See “Description.”
• Symptoms either insidious or acute onset, usually 2–4 days after ascent:
  • Can become life threatening within hours
• Morning headache, progressive with ascent:
  • Suggests HACE
• Insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, frequent waking:
  • Suggests hypoxia, early AMS
• Periodic breathing (hyperpnea to apnea):
  • Suggests moderate to advanced AMS
• GI: Anorexia, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, flatus:
  • Potentially related to ascent
• Pulmonary: Dry cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, dyspnea on exertion and at rest, decreased exercise capability:
  • Potential progression to HAPE
• Neurologic: Lassitude, weariness, indifference, fatigue, irritability, dizziness, ataxia, or weakness:
  • Progression to HACE
• Decreased urine output edema or fluid retention:
  • Indicative of fluid shifts, fluid losses, inadequate replacement, or dehydration

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Source: The 5-Minute Pediatric Consult, 2008

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About signs and symptoms of High altitude cerebral edema:

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