Acute Mountain Sickness Risk Index (AMS) - Medical Algorithm

Are you evaluating a climber at an intermediate altiude (around 3,500 m) before ascent to high altitude?

Yes

Percent oxygen saturation

Hematocrit

percent

Day of the expedition

Maximum velocity of clot formation in the thromboelastograph

mm/min

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Data complete?

Evaluation appropriate?

Value of X

Predictive index

Is the climber at increased risk for developing acute mountain sickness within 48 hours of ascent to high altitude?

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Evaluation

Results

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Specialty

Objective

ICD-10

Index of Modesti et al for Identifying a Patient at Risk for Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)

Purpose: To identify a climber who is at risk for developing acute mountain sickness (AMS) using the predictive index of Modesti et al.

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Interpretation and Description

References

Next Steps in Evaluation

Diagnosis

Specialty

Objective

ICD-10