Question 538 Deck Safety

The correct answer is B) when the person is suffering from hypothermia. In a hypothermia situation, the person's body temperature is dangerously low, and they may be unable to maintain proper muscle control or grip strength. The rescue sling requires the person to actively grip and hold onto the sling, which may be difficult or impossible for a hypothermic individual. Using a litter instead allows the person to be fully supported and secured, which is the preferred method for extracting a hypothermic casualty from the water. The other options are not the primary reasons for using a litter. A person not trained in the rescue sling (A) or one with a pacemaker (D) could still potentially use the sling. Fatigue (C) alone would not necessarily require a litter over the rescue sling.