Citation

Hart O. J. Travel Med. 2004; 11(1): 64-65.

Affiliation

Bottisham Medical Practice, Cambridge, UK.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, International Society of Travel Medicine, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

14769291

Abstract

The following case history serves to reiterate the practical dangers of trekking at altitude. Despite the latter-day rise in the profile of altitude-related dangers, risks can still be understated to clients and poorly prepared for, even on commonly walked routes. Financial pressures can sometimes outweigh safety considerations.

Language: en