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8.1 Suspension trauma
Suspension trauma
Falling into the rope, a long descent or being suspended for a long period can induce suspension trauma (orthostatic shock). A suspension
trauma can have lifelong detrimental effects on your health and even lead to death.
➢ Rescue the injured person quickly.
Perform the correct first aid
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How do I know it's a suspension trauma?
➢ Paleness
➢ Sweating
➢ Shortness of breath
➢ At the onset: increased pulse rate
➢ Narrowing of vision
➢ Dizziness
➢ Nausea
➢ Later drop in pulse rate and blood pressure
A SUSPENSION TRAUMA IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY!
➢ Call the ambulance!
➢ Free the injured person from the suspended position.
Position the injured person with raised upper body (sitting up or squatting).
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➢ Open straps and tight clothes.
➢ Monitor cardiovascular and respiratory system.
If the casualty has no signs of life start with CPR.
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If the injured person is suspended but able to move, tell him: " Kick one foot with the other. Point the toes".
However, this exercise will keep the blood circulation going for a short time (some minutes).
10. Legal information
Do not remove labels or other markings from this product.
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➢ This product has a serial number. The serial number is entered on the product
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The longer it takes to rescue the injured person, and more the
symptoms will be many.
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