Title: +038=627.001-##001T_03-Fasadevasksystem NorAcon - International Code of Practice (ICOP).pdf
do not massage their limbs;c)do not use heating pads and lamps;d)do not give alcohol to drink;e)do not give drinks containing caffeine.O.3.3.3.3.2 Trying to warm someone up with hot water, massages, heat pads and heat lamps can cause the blood vessels in the arms and legs to open up (dilate) too quickly. If this happens, it can lead to a fall in blood pressure to vital organs such as the brain, heart, lungs and kidneys, potentially resulting in cardiac arrest and death.© IRATA International Annex O Page 16 of 45 2017-Aug-01IRATA International code of practice for industrial rope access Part 3 of 5: Informative annexes: Annex O: Protecting rope access technicians against environmental conditionsO.3.3.3.4 Hospital treatment for severe hypothermia