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Caudwell Xtreme Everest is a research project coordinated by the UCL Centre for Altitude, Space and Extreme environment medicine (CASE) - doctors and scientists studying human systems stretched to breaking point in extreme environments to increase our understanding of critically ill patients.
The group placed a research team on the summit of Mount Everest in May 2007 and made the first ever measurement of the level of oxygen in human blood at 8400m, on the balcony of Everest. This was the centrepiece of an extensive and continuing programme of research into hypoxia (low oxygen levels) and human performance at extreme altitude aimed at improving the care of the critically ill and other patients where hypoxia is a fundamental problem.
Latest News:Everest expedition suggests nitric oxide may benefit critically ill patients
06/10/11:
The latest results from an expedition to Mount Everest suggest that drugs or procedures that promote the body’s production of a chemical compound called nitric oxide (NO) could improve the recovery of critically ill patients in intensive care.
KnO2wledge VI Conference 2011
20/04/11:
The sixth annual KnO2wledge conference in association with the Critical Care Medicine Subsection of the Section for Anaesthesia of the Royal Society of Medicine and CASE Medicine.
EVEREST & CONQUEST IN THE HIMALAYA
08/03/11:
George Rodway, Everest Base Camp Lab Manager in 2007, has co-authored a book about “Science and Courage on the World’s Highest Mountain”, which is available now.
Xtreme Alps - Sea Level Testing
20/07/10:
Members of the Xtreme Alps team met last weekend to commence the sea level testing prior to our ascent to the Margherita Hut.
Giants of altitude research present for Caudwell Xtreme Everest
13/05/10:
Caudwell Xtreme Everest were delighted to host some of the "giants of altitude research" at the Kn02wledge V conference.
Wellcome Institute podcast with CXE researcher
19/04/10:
Dr Dan Martin was interviewed by the Wellcome Institute for one of its 'Packed Lunch' events. The entire interview is now available as a podcast.
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