Hyperthermia - Sundance Spas Hawthorne Owenrs Manual

WARNINg: Pregnant or possibly pregnant women should consult a
physician before using a spa.
WARNINg: Water temperature in excess of 38°C (104°F) may be
injurious to your health.
WARNINg: Before entering the spa, measure the water temperature
with an accurate thermometer.
WARNINg: Do not use a spa immediately following strenuous exercise.
WARNINg: Prolonged immersion in a spa may be injurious to your
health.
WARNINg: Do not permit electric appliances (such as light, telephone,
radio, television, etc.) within 5 feet (1.5m) of this spa unless factory
installed.
CAUTION: Maintain water chemistry in accordance with manufacturer's
instructions.
WARNINg: The use of alcohol or drugs can greatly increase the risk of
fatal hyperthermia in spas.

3.2 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
(37°C). The symptoms of hyperthermia include drowsiness, lethargy, and
an increase in the internal temperature of the body. The effects of hyper-
thermia include:
A Unawareness of impending hazard;
B. Failure to perceive heat;
C. Failure to recognize the need to exit spa;
D. Physical inability to exit spa;
E. Fetal damage in pregnant women; and
F. Unconsciousness and danger of drowning.
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