Suspension trauma

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Suspension trauma

Suspension trauma. This training module discusses suspension trauma and methods to rescue a suspended casualty. Included with rescue and work at height courses.

Please also see Rescue after a Fall course.

For all persons involved in supervising, managing or taking part in work at height.

Increasing note is being taken of the danger associated with a person hanging motionless after a fall.

This condition is known as orthostatic shock and occurs largely owing to disturbed circulation of the blood because of constriction from safety harness straps.

This short module describes the causes of suspension trauma and sets out specific actions to both prevent its onset and to deal with a casualty with the condition.

Practical session gives experience of casualty handling.

course code:	TFP7U
duration:	n/a
location:	Kendal
entry rqmts:	Must be fluent in English.
instructor ratio:	n/a
course cost:	please call for price
assessment:	n/a
certification:	n/a
validity:	n/a
medical rqmts:	n/a

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