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Data and methods to calculate cut-off values for serum potassium and core temperature at hospital admission for extracorporeal rewarming of avalanche victims in cardiac arrest
(2020)The data and estimation methods presented in this article are associated with the research article, “Cut-off values of serum potassium and core temperature at hospital admission for extracorporeal rewarming of avalanche ... -
Olfactory-Related Quality of Life in Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: A Genetic-Acquired Factors Model
(2019)Genetic polymorphisms as well as environmental exposures to chemical compounds, iatrogenic, psychological, and physical trauma may play a pathophysiological role in multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) olfactory complaints, ... -
The use of an ‘acclimatisation’ heatwave measure to compare temperature-related demand for emergency services in Australia, Botswana, Netherlands, Pakistan, and USA
(2019)BACKGROUND: Heatwaves have been linked to increased risk of mortality and morbidity and are projected to increase in frequency and intensity due to climate change. The current study uses emergency department (ED) data ... -
Surgical treatment of otosclerosis leading to changes in postural control and quality of life
(2019)OBJECTIVE: Evaluating postural function in patients with otosclerosis by assessing otoneurological function and balance‐related quality of life before and 6 weeks after surgical treatment. Correlations between and clinical ... -
Development of a questionnaire to detect high-altitude psychosis: the HAPSY questionnaire
(2019)Psychotic episodes during exposure to very high or extreme altitude have been related to accidents or near accidents in the mountains. It is thus of great importance to identify individuals with psychotic symptoms quickly ... -
Mountain ultra-marathon running: performance determinants and biochemical alterations
(2018)In recent years, mountain ultra-marathons have become increasingly popular and are considered a model to investigate physiological responses to extreme exercise load. This study aimed to investigate cardiorespiratory fitness ... -
TerraXcube: the next hi-tech research platform for extreme high altitude climate simulation
(2018)Field-based scientific investigations in extreme environments represent a major research challenge. Complex combinations of multiple environmental parameters can prove highly difficult to mitigate against, thus making it ... -
Suspension syndrome: a potentially fatal vagally mediated circulatory collapse - an experimental randomized crossover trial
(2018)Suspension syndrome describes a potentially life-threatening event during passive suspension on a rope. The pathophysiological mechanisms are not fully understood and the treatment is unknown. We aimed to elucidate the ... -
Notärztliche Strategie beim Hängetrauma
(2018)Das Hängetrauma beschreibt eine durch bewegungsloses, annähernd vertikales freies Hängen in einem Anseilgurt induzierte Kreislaufdepression mit möglicher Todesfolge. Hauptsächlich betroffene Personengruppen sind somit ... -
Challenges and applications for advanced medical monitoring in extreme environments
(2018)Monitoring vital parameters in extreme environments can provide a means to dynamically manage aspects of health, safety and energy expenditure throughout a given activity; avoiding unnecessary fatigue or increased risk. ... -
Considerations for enhanced delineation of the physiological impact of high altitude stressors
(2018)Acute hypobaric hypoxic (HH) exposure in healthy subjects is commonly associated with complex pathophysiological acute mountain sickness (AMS) symptomology. Specifically, failure to adequately adapt to HH during rapid ... -
Development of a Self-Administered Questionnaire to Detect Psychosis at High Altitude: The HAPSY Questionnaire
(2019)AIMS: Psychotic symptoms during exposure to high altitude (HA) have been linked to accidents or near accidents on the mountains. It is thus of great importance to directly identify psychotic symptoms in individuals who are ... -
Human Physiology During Exposure to the Cave Environment: A Systematic Review With Implications for Aerospace Medicine
(2019)BACKGROUND: Successful long-duration missions outside low-Earth orbit will depend on technical and physiological challenges under abnormal environmental conditions. Caves, characterized by absence of light, confinement, ... -
Performance Determinants in Short (68 km) and Long (121 km) Mountain Ultra-Marathon Races
(2020)BACKGROUND: Standard performance parameters measured during a laboratory test have been shown to be related to mountain ultra-marathon performance up to a competition length of 75 km. It is not known if a similar ... -
Suspension syndrome: a potentially fatal vagally mediated circulatory collapse-an experimental randomized crossover trial
(2019)Suspension syndrome describes a potentially life-threatening event during passive suspension on a rope. The pathophysiological mechanism is not fully understood and optimal treatment unknown. We aimed to elucidate the ... -
Cut-off values of serum potassium and core temperature at hospital admission for extracorporeal rewarming of avalanche victims in cardiac arrest: a retrospective multi-centre study
(2019)Aim: Evidence of existing guidelines for the on-site triage of avalanche victims is limited and adherence suboptimal. This study attempted to find reliable cut-off values for the identification of hypothermic avalanche ... -
Challenges of helicopter mountain rescue missions by human external cargo: need for physicians onsite and comprehensive training
(2019)Abstract Background: Human external cargo (HEC) extrication during helicopter rescue missions is commonly used in mountain emergency medical services. Furthermore, longline or winch operations offer the opportunity to ... -
Venous Pooling in Suspension Syndrome Assessed with Ultrasound
(2019)Introduction: Suspension syndrome describes a potentially life-threatening event during passive suspension on a rope. The pathophysiological mechanism is not fully understood; however, the most widespread hypothesis assumes ...
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