HEALTH, GENERAL AND HYPERTHERMIA
General: WARNINGS - To reduce the risk of injury:
1. People using medications and/or having an adverse medical history should consult a physician
before using a spa, hot tub or pool.
2. People with infectious diseases should not use a spa, hot tub or pool.
3. The water in the spa should never exceed 40°C (104°F). Water temperatures between 38°C
(100°F) and 40°C (104°F) are considered safe for a healthy adult. Lower water temperatures
are recommended for young children and when spa use exceeds 10 minutes.
4. Water temperature in excess of 38°C (100°F) may be dangerous to your health.
5. Pregnant or possibly pregnant women should consult a physician before using a spa or hot
tub.
6. Since excessive water temperatures have a high potential for causing fetal damage during the
1st trimester of pregnancy, pregnant or possibly pregnant women should limit the spa water
temperatures to 38°C (100°F).
7. Before entering a spa or hot tub, the user should measure the water temperature with an
accurate thermometer since the tolerance of water temperature regulating devices varies.
8. The use of alcohol, drugs, or medication before or during spa or hot tub use may lead to
unconsciousness with the possibility of drowning.
9. Obese persons and persons with a history of heart disease, low or high blood pressure, circu-
latory system problems, or diabetes should consult a physician before using a spa.
10.
Persons using medication should consult a physician before using a spa or hot tub since
some medication may induce drowsiness while other medication may affect heart rate,
blood pressure, and circulation.
11. Do not use a spa or hot tub immediately following strenuous exercise.
12. Prolonged immersion in a spa or hot tub may be dangerous to your health.
Hyperthermia
WARNING -The use of alcohol or drugs can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in hot
tubs and spas.
Consult your spa/hot tub manufacturer's manuals for the proper adjustment of water tempera-
ture. Prolonged immersion in hot water may induce hyperthermia. Hyperthermia occurs when
the internal temperature of the body reaches several degrees above the normal body
temperature of 37°C (98.6°F). Hyperthermia symptoms include drowsiness, lethargy, and
an increase of internal body temperature.
The effects of hyperthermia include:
1.
unawareness of impending hazard
2.
failure to perceive heat
3.
failure to perceive the need to exit the spa/hot tub
4.
physical inability to exit spa
5.
fetal damage in pregnant women
6.
unconsciousness and danger of drowning
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HEALTH, GENERAL & HYPERTHERMIA
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