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Expedition medicine needs evidence, not just summit photos

In cardiac anesthesia, a monitor gives me information. It does not make the decision for me. The number still needs a person who understands what is happening, what has changed, and what to do next. That distinction is central to…

In cardiac anesthesia, a monitor gives me information. It does not make the decision for me. The number still needs a person who understands what is happening, what has changed, and what to do next.

That distinction is central to how I think about expedition medicine. In January 2027, our ASCENT expedition through Pulse at the Peak is planned for Aconcagua, a mountain approaching 7,000 meters. The question I want to …

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Expedition medicine needs evidence, not just summit photos