RE: [Philmont]: Blood Pressure?

The 2004 Philmont medical form says:

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Persons coming to Philmont should have normal blood pressure (less than 135/85). Persons with significant hypertension (greater than 150/95) should be treated before coming to Philmont and should continue on medications while at Philmont. The goal of treatment should be to lower the blood pressure level to normal. Persons with mild Hypertension (greater than 135/85 but less than 150/95) probably require treatment as well.
It is the experience of the Philmont medical staff that such individuals often develop significant hypertension when they arrive at Philmont. Diuretic therapy to control hypertension is not recommended because of the risks of dehydration which exist with strenuous activity at high altitude and low humidity.
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Those individuals with blood pressure consistently greater than 150/95 may be kept off the trail until the blood pressure decreases.

I don't have a copy of the 2005 form...

Hope this help (and good luck!)

Randy Pfeifer
(847) 632-5563

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Received on Fri May 6 18:08:31 2005