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Alternative names
Coolants; Freon; Fluorinated hydrocarbonsDefinition Return to top
Poisoning from an exposure to a refrigerant.Poisonous Ingredient Return to top
Where Found Return to top
Symptoms Return to top
Home Treatment Return to top
Seek emergency medical care immediately. Most of the symptoms listed result from inhalation. Treatment includes removing the patient from the gaseous area. Be careful to avoid being overcome with the fumes while assisting someone else.Before Calling Emergency Return to top
Determine the following information:Poison Control, or a local emergency number Return to top
See Poison Control Centers for telephone numbers and addresses.What to expect at the emergency room Return to top
Some or all of the following procedures may be performed:
Expectations (prognosis) Return to top
With any toxic exposure or ingestion, survival and recovery depend of the extent of the exposure and the time to treatment. Severe lung damage may occur. Survival past 72 hours usually indicates complete recovery will occur.
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