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In Situ Genetic Variability and Micropropagation of Cerastium banaticum (Rochel) Heuff. (Caryophyllaceae)– a Rare and Endemic Species from Romania

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Cristea V., Besenyei E., Jarda L., Farkas A., Marcu D., Clapa D., Halmagyi A., Butiuc-Keul A., Cristea V., Besenyei E., Jarda L., Farkas A., Marcu D., Clapa D., Halmagyi A., Butiuc-Keul A.

Acta Biologica Cracoviensia s. Botanica

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2019

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vol. 61

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An analysis of commercially recommended profiles for normobaric preacclimatization

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Tannheimer M., Lechner R.

Health Promotion & Physical Activity

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2021

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vol. 14

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issue 1

25-29

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Introduction: Normobaric hypoxic training (NHT) for preacclimatization at home has found its way into commercial expedition mountaineering. Portable NH-generators produce a normobaric hypoxic gas mixture that can be inhaled using breathing masks at rest or during exercise or it can be pumped into lightweight tents for sleeping. These devices can be rented from commercial companies.Materials and methods: Prior to an expedition to Manaslu (8163 m) NHT was used for preacclimatization over a period of 10 days. Our regimen involved a greater increase in sleeping altitude (10 nights to reach 5400 m) than recommended by the rental company (30 nights to reach 3900 m). Results: No incidents occurred during NHT. Our regimen induced sufficient acclimatization to Manaslu Base Camp (4900 m), as evidenced by the fact that none of the expedition members suffered from AMS although they reached base camp within 2 days from Kathmandu – by helicopter flight to 3500 m and a one day walk the next day. Eight days after leaving Kathmandu, camp III was reached at 6850 m.Conclusions: At natural altitudes above 2500 m an increase of sleeping altitude should not exceed 300-500 m per day. Below 2500 m, there are no restrictions. It is therefore unclear why the company recommends such a slow increase in sleeping altitude. In our opinion, it is not necessary for healthy persons to start with a sleeping altitude below 2500 m. In contrast to natural altitudes, NH exposure can be instantly stopped if symptoms occur. Therefore, it seems safe to expose healthy persons to more liberal normobarichypoxic conditions.

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IN VITRO PLANT REGENERATION OF COFFEE SENNA (SENNA OCCIDENTALIS) FROM HYPOCOTYL-DERIVED CALLUS

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Isah T., Mujib A.

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vol. 55

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issue 2

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Risk Management and First Aid Knowledge of Trekkers in Nepal

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Lechner K., Scharfenberg C., Hettlich E. M., Giet S., Morrison A., Schöffl V., Küpper T.

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2020

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vol. 13

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issue 4

21-24

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Background: Trekking in Nepal is popular and generally safe. However preventable trekking injuries and deaths are often the result of poor risk managementand lack of skills – i.e. acute mountain sickness (AMS) and specific First Aid (FA). Shlim and Gallie’s reviews in 1992 and 2004 of trekking deaths here found a fivefold higher risk for fatal outcomes in organized trekking tours (OT) compared to independently organised trekkers (IT), including preventable deaths (i.e. AMS). Our survey sought to identify the AMS, FA and risk management knowledge/skills of OT and IT whilst trekking in Nepal. Methods: Based on previous pilot studies at the Khumbu region in Nepal, and on risk management information provided by leading German trekking operators, a survey was conducted using two questionnaires: one each for OT and IT.The study site was Manang (3,500m) in Annapurna region, Nepal. All trekkers passing through this site who volunteered their participation were included. For evaluation descriptive statistical methods and non-parametric tests were used. Results: 442 questionnaires were completed (155 OT; 287 IT). Mean agewas 36.4 +/– 12.0y and 61% were male. Mountaineering experience was low and FA training was scarce in both groups. IT (92.7%) followed acclimatization recommendations and 59.2% carried AMS medication, compared respectively to OT at 63.2% and 25.2%. Only 27.1% of OT had repatriation plans for a medical emergency. Conclusions: Most of OT and IT were inexperienced in mountaineering and in mountain emergencies. The preparedness of OT overall was inadequate and over-reliant on the organisers whose skills may also be inadequate when responding to an emergency. Responsible trekking should require that more than one person in a group have adequate, up-to-date riskassessment/management and FA skills specific to the trek, and in particular an understanding of altitude profile, AMS, and individual abilities.

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In Situ Genetic Variability and Micropropagation of Cerastium banaticum (Rochel) Heuff. (Caryophyllaceae)– a Rare and Endemic Species from Romania

An analysis of commercially recommended profiles for normobaric preacclimatization

IN VITRO PLANT REGENERATION OF COFFEE SENNA (SENNA OCCIDENTALIS) FROM HYPOCOTYL-DERIVED CALLUS

Risk Management and First Aid Knowledge of Trekkers in Nepal