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AOHC 2025

Clinical Occupational and Environmental Medicine

204 - Occupational Medicine in High Altitude Workplaces: A Physician's Guide

Monday, April 28, 2025
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM CT
Location: Lone Star Salon G
Claim 1.0 CME
This session will delve into the health challenges faced by workers at high altitudes, focusing on the physiological adaptations required, the medical conditions that can be exacerbated, and the importance of medical protocols. Participants will explore risk assessment frameworks, occupational medical controls, and the latest research on altitude-related health risks, including Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE), and High-Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE). The session aims to provide practical insights for occupational health professionals involved in managing worker health in high-altitude settings.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explain the physiological adaptations that occur in the body at high altitudes and how these changes impact worker health.
  • Identify the medical conditions that can worsen at high altitudes and the implications for pre-employment screening and ongoing health monitoring.
  • Develop a framework for assessing individual risk levels based on altitude exposure, pre-existing health conditions, and physical activity demands, enabling better management of worker health in high-altitude occupations.
Disclosure(s):
Marcos C. Baptista, MD: No financial relationships to disclose
Bob Chestnut, MD: No financial relationships to disclose
Elton Dorkin, MBChB MBA LFOM: No financial relationships to disclose