Ascites is a gastroenterological term for an accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity that exceeds 25 mL. Although most commonly due to cirrhosis, severe liver disease or metastatic cancer, its presence can be a sign of other significant medical problems, such as BuddâChiari syndrome.
It was decided to phase out ozone depleting freons. R22 is one of those ozone depleting freons. For about 40 years, up until now, R22 has been the most common freon used in residential and commercial air conditioners. On Jan. 1, 2010, R22 air conditioners will no longer be manufactured or imported here in the US.
Refrigerant poisoning happens when someone is exposed to the chemicals used to cool appliances such as refrigerators and air conditioners. Refrigerant contains chemicals called fluorinated hydrocarbons (often referred to by a common brand name, âFreonâ).Freon is a tasteless, mostly odorless gas.When it is deeply inhaled, may cut off vital oxygen to your lungs and cells. Limited exposureâfor example, a spill on your skin or breathing near an open containerâis only mildly harmful. However, care should be taken to avoid contact with these types of chemicals.efrigerant poisoning happens when someone is exposed to the chemicals used to cool appliances such as refrigerators and air conditioners. Refrigerant contains chemicals called fluorinated hydrocarbons (often referred to by a common brand name, âFreonâ).