Title: +038=627.001-##001T_03-Fasadevasksystem NorAcon - International Code of Practice (ICOP).pdf
O.4.6.2.2 Other symptoms are that, as sweating ceases, the skin is hot to touch, and headache and gastrointestinal disturbances are prominent, e.g. stomach pain; diarrhoea; vomiting. Acute neurological disturbance, e.g. poor co-ordination; confusion; altered level of behaviour or consciousness, are key signs of heat stroke. Without treatment, progression to coma and death is very likely.O.4.6.3TreatmentO.4.6.3.1 Anyone suspected of suffering from heat stroke should be treated as a medical emergency. In such cases, the body temperature needs to be lowered quickly. The casualty should be moved to a© IRATA International Annex O Page 31 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 conditionscool, shaded area and excess clothing removed to assist heat loss. Any other treatment should be by a qualified medical professional.