When excess fluid enters this space, it compresses the lungs so that they cannot fully expand and results in impaired breathing. It must be emphasized that a pleural effusion involves fluid on the outside or surrounding the lungs, not within the lung tissues. Fluid accumulation within the lungs is generally called pulmonary edema.
Type K fire extinguishers are recommended to extinguish kitchen fires involving oils and grease, and all commercial kitchens with commercial cooking system hoods and fire suppression systems should have a type K fire extinguisher.
What types of fires can be extinguished with multi-purpose, dry chemical extinguishers? Class A fires which involve ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, cloth, rubber and many plastics. Class B fires which involve flammable liquids, oils, greases, tars, oil-based paints and flammable gases. Class C fires which involve energized electrical equipment. What is the proper way to use a Class ABC, multi-purpose, dry chemical fire extinguisher?