Administration of oxygen for 36 to 72 hours is a treatment modality for which disorder?

The administration of oxygen for 36 to 72 hours is particularly effective in the treatment of High-Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE). HAPE is a condition that occurs in individuals who ascend to high altitudes, typically above 8,000 feet, where the air pressure and oxygen levels are significantly lower. This reduced oxygen availability can lead to fluid accumulation in the lungs, causing severe respiratory distress.

Oxygen administration is crucial in HAPE treatment, as it helps to alleviate hypoxia (low oxygen levels in the blood) and can reduce the severity of symptoms. By delivering supplemental oxygen, EMTs can improve oxygenation in the patient’s blood, which can be critical in stabilizing the patient. The extended duration of 36 to 72 hours of oxygen therapy is often necessary to ensure adequate recovery, as it allows for sufficient time to improve oxygenation and promote resolution of pulmonary edema.

In this context, the other disorders listed do not typically require such a prolonged oxygen administration; they have different management protocols and response times to oxygen therapy. For example, Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) can often be managed through acclimatization and does not necessarily require extended oxygen therapy, while High-Altitude Cerebral Edema (HACE) requires