Prevention and Awareness: Before embarking on the trek, guides provide essential briefings on Altitude Sickness and its symptoms. Trekkers are advised to ascend slowly to allow for proper acclimatization.
Symptoms: AMS can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, and shortness of breath. If symptoms occur, trekkers are advised to halt their ascent, rest, and descend to a lower altitude.
2. Injury or Health Emergencies
Minor Injuries: For minor injuries (e.g., sprains, cuts), guides are trained to handle basic first aid. They carry medical kits equipped with essentials like bandages, antiseptics, pain relievers, and altitude sickness medication.
Serious Injuries or Illness: In case of serious injuries (broken bones, severe cuts, etc.) or health emergencies (e.g., heart attacks, strokes), immediate steps are taken to provide first aid and stabilize the patient while organizing evacuation.
3. Weather-Related Emergencies
Weather Changes: Weather conditions in the Everest region can be unpredictable, with sudden snowstorms or rain. In such cases, guides ensure trekkers remain in safe areas until conditions improve.
Shelter: In the event of heavy weather or snowstorms, the group will find refuge in teahouses or safe campsites. Guides are experienced in assessing when it’s safe to continue and when it’s better to wait out the storm.
4. Medical Support and Facilities
Teahouses and Medical Posts: Along the Everest Base Camp route, there are several teahouses that provide basic medical services
Helicopter Evacuation to Kathmandu: If the condition is serious and evacuation is required, a helicopter can be dispatched to the closest possible point,
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