Aquatic Fitness System
2003 Owner’s Manual
Hyperthermia
Prolonged immersion in hot water may induce hyperthermia. A description of the causes, symptoms, and effects of hyperthermia are as follows: Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the body reaches a level several degrees above the normal body temperature of 98.6° F, or 37° C. The symptoms of hyperthermia include dizziness, drowsiness, lethargy, and fainting. The effects of hyperthermia include:
•Failure to perceive heat,
•Failure to recognize the need to exit spa,
•Unawareness of impending hazard,
•Fetal damage in pregnant women,
•Physical inability to exit spa,
•Unconsciousness resulting in the danger of drowning.
WARNING: The use of alcohol or drugs can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in an Aquatic Fitness System.
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