Emedinews:Makesure: A patient developed high altitude cerebral edema while traveling to Leh.

Situation: A patient developed high altitude cerebral edema while traveling to Leh.
Reaction: Oh my God! Why was acetazolamide not started before the journey?
Lesson: Make sure all high risk patients are given acetazolamide before they go to mountains.

Emedinews:Makesure:A patient developed high altitude cerebral edema while traveling to Leh.

Situation: A patient developed high altitude cerebral edema while traveling to Leh.
Reaction: Oh My God: Why was acetazolamide not started before the journey?
Lesson: Make sure all high risk patients are given acetazolamide before they travel to mountains.