The diagnosis of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and the Lake Louise Score (LLS) A diagnosis of AMS is based on: 1. A rise in altitude within the last 4 days 2. Presence of a headache PLUS

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Date: 2013-04-28 20:25:04 High altitude cerebral edema Headache Syndromes Neurological disorders Neurotrauma British Columbia Postconcussion Symptom Inventory Post-concussion syndrome Health Altitude sickness Skiing		The diagnosis of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) and the Lake Louise Score (LLS) A diagnosis of AMS is based on: 1. A rise in altitude within the last 4 days 2. Presence of a headache PLUS Add to Reading List Source URL: www.treksafe.com.au Download Document from Source Website File Size: 67,38 KB Share Document on Facebook

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