Mt Everest Base Camp Medical Clinic 'Everest ER': Epidemiology of Medical Events During the First 10 Years of Operation

摘要

Objectives.-As the highest peak on the planet, Mt Everest provides a truly austere environment in which to practice medicine. We examined records of all visits to the Everest Base Camp Medical Clinic (Everest ER) to characterize the medical problems that occur in these patients.