Acute mountain sickness in children at 2835 meters

Article Abstract:

More than a fourth of the children attending a science camp in Colorado at an elevation of 2,835 meters (m) developed acute mountain sickness (AMS). AMS is characterized by headache, loss of appetite, vomiting, fatigue, shortness of breath and dizziness. Although it is common among adults who visit high altitudes, little is known about its incidence among children. Of 963 children between the ages of nine and 14, 405 attended a camp at an altitude of 30 m, and 558 attended a camp at 2,835 m. At least one symptom of AMS was reported by 74% of the children who attended the high altitude camp and by 67% of the children who attended the low altitude camp. Among children at the high altitude camp, 28% developed AMS. However, 21% of the children at the low altitude camp also developed AMS, which suggests that some of the symptoms may have resulted from other factors such as travel, anxiety or disruption of normal routines.

Children, Surveys, Child health

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Altered blood pressure course during normal pregnancy and increased preeclampsia at high altitude (3100 meters) in Colorado

Article Abstract:

Women who live at high altitudes may be at risk of developing preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is a complication of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, swelling, and mild kidney disease. Researchers measured blood pressure and the rate of preeclampsia in 116 pregnant women who lived at an altitude of 1,260 meters and 93 pregnant women who lived at 3,100 meters. These altitudes are approximately 4,000 feet and 9,000 feet, respectively. The rate of preeclampsia was 16% at 3,100 meters compared to 3% at 1,260 meters. Blood pressure remained elevated throughout pregnancy in the women at 3,100 meters.

Risk factors, Preeclampsia

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The diagnosis of acute mountain sickness in preverbal children

Article Abstract:

Preverbal children have the same incidence of acute mountain sickness (AMS) as adults, but seem to suffer much more intense symptoms. A study took 23 children between the ages of 3 months and 36 months who lived at an altitude of 1,610 meters, and had them travel to an altitude of 3,488 meters. The change caused 21.7% to have AMS symptoms which went away two hours after descent. This compared to 20% of the adults. The children scored high on tests for sleeplessness, lack of playfulness, and loss of appetite or vomiting. Their fussiness scores for irritability were also high.

Sick children

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