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Suspension trauma, also known as orthostatic shock while suspended, harness hang syndrome (HHS), suspension syndrome, or orthostatic intolerance, is an effect which occurs when the human body is held upright without any movement for a period of time.
describes the signs and symptoms of ortho-static intolerance; discusses how orthostatic intolerance can occur while workers are suspended follow-ing a fall; and. outlines recommendations for preventing orthostatic intolerance, as well as recom-mendations for worker training and rescue. Background.
Suspension trauma (also known as “harness‐induced pathology” or “orthostatic shock while suspended”) is the natural physiological response to the human body being held motionless in a vertical position for a period of time, resulting in presyncopal symptoms or loss of consciousness.
Suspension trauma syndrome is a life-threatening event that occurs when a person is “trapped” in a prolonged passive suspension. It is most commonly seen in people who engage in occupational or sport activities that require harness suspension.
Dec 9, 2023 · Suspension syndrome describes a multifactorial cardio-circulatory collapse during passive hanging on a rope or in a harness system in a vertical or near-vertical position. The pathophysiology is still debated controversially. Aims.
Jul 31, 2009 · Suspension Trauma: Injuries sustained from being immobilized in a vertical position when the legs are relaxed. Injuries include hypoxia; syncope; hypoxemia; acidosis; ventricular fibrillation;...
Suspension trauma (also known as “harness-induced pathology” or “orthostatic shock while suspended”) is the development of presyncopal symptoms and loss of consciousness if the human body is held motionless in a vertical position for a period of time.
