Mountain rescue under the microscope: does thin air hurt patient care?
NCT ID NCT06446427
First seen Apr 30, 2026 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study looked at how being at high altitude (above 3000 meters) affects the performance of highly trained medical rescuers. Twenty experienced doctors performed simulated rescue scenarios at both low and high altitude. The researchers measured the quality of patient care using video reviews and scoring systems. They also tested whether giving extra oxygen or spending a night at altitude helped improve performance.
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Locations
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Berner Simulations- und CPR-Zentrum BeSiC
Bern, 3010, Switzerland
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High Altitude Research Station Jungfraujoch
Bern, 3012, Switzerland
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