@article{ref1,
title="Acute mountain sickness in the Southern Alps of New Zealand",
journal="New Zealand medical journal",
year="1998",
author="Murdoch, D. R. and Curry, C.",
volume="111",
number="1065",
pages="168-169",
abstract="AIM: To assess the incidence and impact of acute mountain sickness in the Southern Alps of New Zealand. METHODS: Over a 22 month period, mountaineers in the Mount Cook region were asked to complete a questionnaire at the completion of their climbing excursions. The questionnaire recorded demographic data and incorporated the Lake Louise scoring system to assess the presence of acute mountain sickness. RESULTS: Of the 114 subjects who completed the questionnaire, 30 (26%) developed acute mountain sickness. The incidence was higher amongst those who slept above 2500 m (50%). Of those with acute mountain sickness, 33% reported that their symptoms resulted in no reduction in activity, while 13% reported a moderate or severe reduction in activity. CONCLUSION: Mountaineers climbing in New Zealand's Southern Alps should be aware of the risk of acute mountain sickness, especially for those sleeping above 2500 m.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0028-8446",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}