We've explored how altitude might affect surgery and recovery before, and a recent study goes into further detail along with one of our student's personal experiences. Thin Air, Thick Blood: Increased Risk for Blood Clots After Surgery at Elevations Above 4000 Feet "More red blood cell vehicles means more traffic along the blood vessel highways. Such blockage makes the blood more viscous and more prone to forming clots. This is not a a “death trap” for all but can have greater consequences...

So you haven't heard from us in a while, but big news: We've published Surviving and Thriving at Altitude! Dr. Chris has compiled some of the valuable research and altitude expedition articles from highaltitudehealth.com into this excellent resource. It includes the research on the different types and symptoms of high altitude pulmonary edema, the various ways low oxygen environments around the world have affected different bodies taking on different activities, excursions into the Colorado...

new on highaltitudehealth.com Hyperoxia We publish a lot about hypoxia, but this week one of our students shares about hyperoxia: Why Too Much Oxygen Can Be Deadly: The Hidden Molecular Consequences of Hyperoxia While you're unlikely to suffer hyperoxia from any environmental exposure, oxygen may be administered or controlled in various methods of medical treatment. "... clinicians may need to rethink how we use oxygen in medical settings. Rather than focusing solely on delivering “more...