Ams Quotes

“14,000 Feet: Many people will be showing serious signs and symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Some people may be experiencing visions and hallucinations. Many people will be displaying mental impairment, often called “Summit Brain”. Immediate descent to lower altitude is recommended for these people. Most people will be in oxygen starvation, also known as Asphyxia.”
― Steven Magee

“12,000 Feet: Some people will be showing serious signs and symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Mental impairment will be evident, often called “Summit Brain”. Immediate descent to lower altitude is recommended for these people.”
― Steven Magee

“10,000 Feet: Many people will be showing signs and symptoms of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Sea level adapted humans will be in oxygen starvation, also known as Asphyxia.”
― Steven Magee

“In the medical profession, COVID-19 most resembles high altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE). It is fluid filled lungs. The treatment for HAPE is to administer oxygen and descend to sea level. Long Covid resembles acute mountain sickness (AMS).”
― Steven Magee, Magee’s Disease

“I am redefining the field of altitude sickness.”
― Steven Magee