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self belaying 29-Jan-2006 At 11:28:58 PM belayslave

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There are two main risks for HHS (harness hang syndrome). firstly that the which has been pointed out of
the blood being trapped in the legs and not enough oxygenated blood getting to the essential areas of the
body. Secondly as Hatman noted, a risk to when someone has been suspened in a harness whist not
moving for an extended period of time, is that the toxins released into the body may lead to shock or
death.
It is suggested that people who have been hanging in a harness not moving, when on solid ground, placed
in the foetal position and there legs straigtend slowly so as it gradually allows the blood and toxins to get
abosrbed, rather then shock loading your system with one big dose.
NB! I am no expert in the matter and am only transferring on what i have read after doing some research.
An depth and medically technical document (116 pages) is an interesting read. if anyone is interested
send me an email and i'll pass it on. I'm not sure where i found it (somehwere on the web) but it's dated
2002.