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Posted By petermason
I have just been asked what steps can be taken to avoid Osmosis shock from someone who may fall wearing a harness when working at height, the information I can find on the subject is very limited, can anyone out there give me any guidance on what steps can be taken regarding this issue, or, if there are any websites I could action that deal with this subject.
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Posted By Paul Leadbetter
Peter
This was dealt with recently; try searching this forum
Paul
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Posted By Phil
Its known as orthostatic shock, not osmosis shock. if an unconscious casualty is left suspended after a fall, venous pooling in the legs occurs. When the casulty is recovered, if they are laid flat and re-perfuse the de-oxygenated blood, it cna cause a wide variety of insults from acute renal failure, to cardiac arrest. Ive done a fair bit of research and training for the UN and Firefighters on treatment protocols.
if you require more info, just give us a shout
Phil
www.trauma-resus.com
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