Observation of acclimatization to high altitude among medical personnel
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1672-7088.2017.22.015
- VernacularTitle:援藏医务人员高原习服过程观察研究
- Author:
Wanling YANG
- Keywords:
Plateau;
Plateau reaction;
Vital signs;
Acclimatization
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
2017;33(22):1732-1734
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To observe plateau acclimatization process of medical personnel and explore effective coping strategies of high altitude reaction. Methods The blood pressure, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation and altitude sickness symptoms of the 20 medical personnel before entry of plateau and at different time points within three months after entry were compared, and then corresponding countermeasures according to different reactions were taken. Results After entering plateau, all objects emerged varying degrees of elevated blood pressure, increased heart rate, decreased oxygen saturation and discomfort; 11 team members who appeared altitude reaction gradually adapted after symptomatic treatment. Conclusions About 55%of medical personnel from plain to high altitude will appear plateau reaction, but timely symptomatic treatment may effectively alleviate plateau reaction, and finally help Tibet personnel to complete the task of Tibet smoothly.
