Abstract:This study evaluated the feasibility and efficacy of voluntary sustained
hyperventilation during rapid ascent to high altitude for the prevention of
acute mountain sickness (AMS). Study subjects (n=32) were volunteer
participants in a 2-day expedition to Mount Leoneras (4954 m), starting at 2800m
(base camp at 4120 m). Subjects were randomized to either: 1) an intervention
group using the voluntary hyperventilat… Show more
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