There are a few reliable medical posts in the hills, such as the Himalayan Rescue Association (HRA) posts at Pheriche and Manang, and the Khunde Hospital which are all staffed by Western doctors. However, most accidents or illnesses will occur in the absence of reliable medical care. If you find yourself ill or injured in the mountains, here are the steps we will take to rescue you. Our staff will try to treat the medical problem themselves. If altitude sickness is suspected, we will descend with the victim immediately. For the more serious medical problems emergency helicopter rescues will be arranged by us. If helicopter exfiltration is possible, it may be necessary to transport the patient to a place where it is possible to land the helicopter.