Citation

Stokes S, Mackenzie S. J. R. Army Med. Corps 2011; 157(1): 119-120.

Affiliation

Locum SHO in Emergency Medicine, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Leicester. suzystokes@doctors.org.uk

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, UK Royal Army Medical Corps)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

21465921

Abstract

The Himalayan Rescue Association's (HRA) clinic in Pheriche, Nepal (4243m) is one of a number of high altitude medical posts where demands for services are increasing. Every year international doctors see over 1000 patients, assisting local people with basic health needs and providing emergency care for trekkers with both altitude-related and general illnesses and injuries. This article describes the work of the voluntary clinic and some of the challenges it faces.

Language: en