Re: Langley death
Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 7:34 pm
Either HACE or HAPE anyone can develop at any time regardless of past experiences. It may occur just above 8,000 feet. Reasons vary, but most often it is due to gaining too much elevation in too short time (basically pushing yourself too much even though you may not really feel that way till it's too late). Symptoms may vary from milled to more severe, none of which should be ignored. The bottom line is it may hit you silently in the least expected moment, during the rest (when you think you are safe) or just after when you want to continue climbing. If it hit you, don't expect any miracle; CPR? Hmmm. Just get down of the mountain (loose elevation) as quickly as you can. Time works against you; it will most likely kill you if you stay in place. Oxygen may save your life (and some other drugs) but who carry it on 14K peaks?
Important: don't wait for SAR or symptoms to ease, get down quickly any way you can.
Spelling error: changed HASE to HACE
Important: don't wait for SAR or symptoms to ease, get down quickly any way you can.
Spelling error: changed HASE to HACE