Three rare presentations of high‐altitude pulmonary edema at a high‐altitude clinic in the Everest region (4371 m): A case series

Abstract

Key Clinical Message Diagnosis of HAPE can be challenging when the presentation deviates from usual natural history. Point of care ultrasonography serves as a great diagnostic tool in such settings. An umbrella treatment could be beneficial during such scenarios.

Keywords

• case series
• delayed onset HAPE
• early‐onset HAPE
• resource‐limited settings
• unilateral HAPE