Height Affect Infographic

HOW DOES THE HEIGHT AFFECT? THE ALTITUDE As we ascend, the air 6.962 m pressure and partial of 37% lung сараcity oxygen decreases progressively and this may be the cause of many height inconveniences. 5.000 m NO MEDICAL EXAM CAN DETERMINE A PERSON'S APTITUDE TO 50% lung сараcity HEIGHT.THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE IN SEX OR AGE. THE HEIGHT AND THE COLD ARE TWO VARIABLES THAT ARE MORE 3.000 m DANGEROUS IN CLIMBING TO THE SUMMIT OF AMERICA. 75% lung сарacity About 50% of the Aconcagua climbers had suffered one or Sea level more AMS's symptoms. 100% lung сараcity SYMPTOMS OF AMS 1. Headache 2. Insomnia 3. Digestion is impaired by the lack of oxygen (Gastrointestinal) 4. Pulmonary symptoms (From 3000 m dry mucous membranes 5. Lassitude (Progressive fatigue in 24 to 48 hours) 6. Ataxia (Lack of equilibrio) 7. Urine retention 8. Peripherial edema (Swelling around the eyes and face, hand or foot) Mild AMS Mild headache, a bit of insomnia, anorexia and shortness of breath while exercising. You can continue climbing. More time for acclimatization. Moderate AMS The headache may be severe. It is possible to note some lassitude, weakness, loss of apetite, nausea and perhaps difficulty to coordinate. You should climb down. Severe AMS Altitude cerebral edma Presents: headache, vomiting, ataxia, lassitude and low volume of urine. Shortness of breath or cough. There is sometimes confusion and may suffer amnesia or hallucinations. Weakness or paralysis on one side of the body. Altitude pulmonary edma Is the progressive flooding of the pulmonary alveoli, marked shortness of breath even at rest. Dry cough, headache, lassitude and reduced urine output, peripheral edema and ataxia. THE COLD The temperature decreases by 1° every 100m climbed. In summer, nights at 5000 m are around -20°c. At the summit temperature down to -35°c. TEMPERATURE Should be 37°, hypothermia is less than 35°. HOW TO PREVENT ACUTE MOUNTAIN SICKNESS MILD SEVERE FREEZING Between 32 and 33° tremors, clumsiness, remains 1. Ascent graduate. Start the rise below 3000 mt. Loss of consciousness, very weak heartbeat. Less than 32°, The extremities of the body swell and lose sensivity. Then turn white and rigid. 2. A night of acclimatization every 1000 meters. 3. Abundant hydration (5 liters per dayl. 4. You can achieve higher blood oxygen levels with a diet with 70 to 80% carbohydrate. conscious. SURVIVAL MASTERY Source: survival-mastery.com