Can a drug save limbs on everest? new study aims to find out
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This study looks at whether giving a drug called iloprost for severe frostbite (grades 3-4) is safe and practical in remote, high-altitude places like Mount Everest. Ten adults with severe frostbite will receive the treatment in the field and be followed for up to 18 months. The …
Sponsor: Institute of Mountain Emergency Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 05, 2026 11:53 UTC