https://padlet.com/773753/ck464t1lo0u9 You are going to teach us about dangers and illnesses on a Mt. Everest expedition. en-us 2017-02-23 04:00:20 UTC 2023-03-25 05:29:50 UTC hello@padlet.com 773753 https://padlet.com/773753/ck464t1lo0u9/wish/155655333 Acute mountain sickness, also known as altitude sickness, is an illness that can affect people traveling at high altitudes, usually above 8000 feet.
There are levels of mountain sickness, ranging from mild to moderate to severe.
      -The symptoms for mild and moderate cases of acute mountain sickness are: insomnia, dizziness, headache, fatigue, appetite loss, nausea and/or vomiting, shortness of breath, and rapid heart rate.
      -The symptoms for a more severe case of acute mountain sickness are: blue skin, coughing (with or without blood), confusion, tightness in the chest, decreased consciousness, shortness of breath when at rest, and an inability to walk straight or at all. 
Acute mountain sickness can cause coma, pulmonary edema, swelling of the brain, and death.
Altitude sickness can be prevented by traveling up a mountain gradually, taking frequent rests, drinking water, and recognizing the symptoms before they become more severe.]]> 2017-02-23 04:01:15 UTC https://padlet.com/773753/ck464t1lo0u9/wish/155655333 773753 https://padlet.com/773753/ck464t1lo0u9/wish/155655418 Frostbite (also known as frostnip) most severely affects the extremities of the human body, which include the feet, hands, ears, and sometimes the nose. First, the tissue around these areas will turn white and the climbers lose feeling, then the tissue turns black, blisters appear, and the extremity may potentially fall off completely. To reverse the effects of frostbite, it is best to thaw the frozen extremities in lukewarm water and administer antibiotics to ward off possible infections. ]]> 2017-02-23 04:02:26 UTC https://padlet.com/773753/ck464t1lo0u9/wish/155655418 773753 https://padlet.com/773753/ck464t1lo0u9/wish/155655513 Snow blindness is a condition in which the eyes, specifically the corneas, become sunburned. It occurs when the eyes are exposed for long periods of time to strong UV radiation from the sun. Snow reflects the sun's UV rays, which is why blindness can come much faster and be more severe in a snowy area, such as Mt. Everest. Symptoms of snow blindness include burning and a feeling of sand or grit  in the eyes. To prevent snow blindness, climbers should wear sunglasses with strong UV protection ]]> 2017-02-23 04:03:20 UTC https://padlet.com/773753/ck464t1lo0u9/wish/155655513 773753 https://padlet.com/773753/ck464t1lo0u9/wish/155655600 It is important to be prepared before going to Everest. Understanding how to use equipment safely and effectively is a top priority and should be taken seriously. Potential climbers should understand how to use crampons, tie knots, and know more than just the basics of climbing. Ignorance is not bliss when climbing a mountain. ]]> 2017-02-23 04:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/773753/ck464t1lo0u9/wish/155655600 773753 https://padlet.com/773753/ck464t1lo0u9/wish/155655715 HAPE is constitutive of fluid accumulation in the lungs. It results from a leak in the alveolar capillary membrane. It is a prominent cause of death at high altitudes, and is able to cause hypoxia and subsequently kill someone in only a few hours; however, if the edema fluid is cleared, there is usually no long term complications. ]]> 2017-02-23 04:05:25 UTC https://padlet.com/773753/ck464t1lo0u9/wish/155655715 773753 https://padlet.com/773753/ck464t1lo0u9/wish/155655785 Cold temperatures and excessive wind often cause the body to rapidly lose heat. Eventually the climber may become very disoriented and will constantly shiver in order to maintain body heat. Hypothermia can be prevented through the addition of warm, windproof layers before the climber experiences the severe cold . If one is already feeling the symptoms, it is best to take off some clothing layers and get into an insulated sleeping bag until help arrives]]> 2017-02-23 04:06:03 UTC https://padlet.com/773753/ck464t1lo0u9/wish/155655785 773753 https://padlet.com/773753/ck464t1lo0u9/wish/155655957 2017-02-23 04:07:37 UTC https://padlet.com/773753/ck464t1lo0u9/wish/155655957 773753 https://padlet.com/773753/ck464t1lo0u9/wish/155656035 2017-02-23 04:08:32 UTC https://padlet.com/773753/ck464t1lo0u9/wish/155656035 773753 https://padlet.com/773753/ck464t1lo0u9/wish/155656096 Crampons]]> 2017-02-23 04:09:15 UTC https://padlet.com/773753/ck464t1lo0u9/wish/155656096 773753 https://padlet.com/773753/ck464t1lo0u9/wish/155656176 2017-02-23 04:10:27 UTC https://padlet.com/773753/ck464t1lo0u9/wish/155656176 773753 https://padlet.com/773753/ck464t1lo0u9/wish/155656529 2017-02-23 04:14:58 UTC https://padlet.com/773753/ck464t1lo0u9/wish/155656529 773753 https://padlet.com/773753/ck464t1lo0u9/wish/155656592 2017-02-23 04:15:29 UTC https://padlet.com/773753/ck464t1lo0u9/wish/155656592 773753 https://padlet.com/773753/ck464t1lo0u9/wish/155656698 2017-02-23 04:16:29 UTC https://padlet.com/773753/ck464t1lo0u9/wish/155656698