High Altitude Cerebral Oedema

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A syndrome caused by rapid ascent of unacclimatised persons above 2000-2500 meters, which is attributed to vasogenic cerebral edema
Prevention Nifedipine, slow ascent to heights
Management Transport patient to a lower altitude

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