Race against frostbite: everest doctors test Life-Saving drug on the mountain

This study aims to see if a drug called iloprost, which can help save frostbitten tissue, can be given safely and effectively at remote high-altitude locations like Everest Basecamp. Researchers will treat up to 10 adult climbers with severe frostbite within 72 hours of injury and monitor them for side effects and long-term outcomes like amputation rates. The goal is to understand the logistical challenges and see if starting treatment on-site, rather than after evacuation, leads to better tissue preservation.