ObjectiveTo discuss the treatment and nursing care for Daocheng tourists with acute altitude sickness, and analyze its related factors.
MethodsFrom April to September 2012, 236 Daocheng tourists with acute altitude sickness were given drugs in time, and underwent oxygen inspiration. On the basis of observing the disease, nurses also provided care and health education to the patients.
ResultsBy guiding patients' psychology, diet, oxygen uptake, medication and health related education, we cured 234 patients, and the rest 2 with high altitude cerebral edema were cured after being transferred to low-lying areas.
ConclusionTourists from low-lying areas are vulnerable to altitude sickness when touring high lands. Preventive medicine before entering highland areas, more rest and less exercise are important factors to prevent the occurrence of altitude sickness. Health education from nursing care providers can effectively guarantee the safety of tourists entering plateau.
