Mount Kilimanjaro – High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE)
HACE is the result of swelling or brain tissue from fluid leakage. Symptoms can include headache, loss of coordination, weakness, decreasing levels of consciousness including disorientation, loss of memory, hallucinations, psychotic behavior, and coma. Severe instances can lead to death if not treated quickly.
Immediate descent is a necessary life-saving measure (2,000 – 4,000 feet).
KILI JOURNAL
Getting there
Entering Kilimanjaro National Park
Mandara Hut to Horombo Hut
2nd Day at Horombo Hut
Horombo Hut to Kibo Hut
Kibo Hut to Uhuru Peak
The Descent and Celebration Party
INFORMATION ON ALTITUDE SICKNESS
What is High Altitude?
Acute Mountain Sickness
High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE)
High Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE)
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