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Summary
A recent attempt to climb Mount Everest was foiled due to avalanche. This incident
resulted in five casualties occurring at 21 000 ft (6400 m) above sea level and 400
miles (643 km) from the nearest hospital. The problems encountered in their resuscitation
and evacuation are discussed and recommendations made to avoid similar difficulties
in the future.
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Accepted:
April 19,
1985
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© 1986 John Wright & Sons Ltd. All rights reserved. Published by Elsevier Inc.
