Title: +038=627.001-##001T_03-Fasadevasksystem NorAcon - International Code of Practice (ICOP).pdf
G.2.3 A person suspended motionless in a harness awaiting rescue is likely to tolerate suspension better with the knees elevated. During rescue, elevation of the legs and movement of them by the casualty or assisted by the rescuer, where safely possible, may be helpful. The casualty should be removed from suspension as soon as possible. This is particularly important for a casualty who is motionless.Rope access personnel should be able to recognise the symptoms of suspension pre- G.2.4 syncope, see G.1.3. Motionless head-up suspension can lead to pre-syncope and sometimes syncope in most normal subjects within 1 hour and to 20% of subjects within 10 minutes. Syncope can follow thereafter at an unpredictable time.G.2.5 During and after rescue, standard first-aid guidance should be followed, with an emphasis on airway, breathing and circulation management (ABC). Assessment of any injuries should include those which may not be apparent, e.g. damage to the neck, back and vital internal organs.