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Can you physically feel that there is a lack of oxygen in a confined space?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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How do you treat a person that has inhaled large amounts of refrigerant?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

You may become light headed, however under such circumstances, unconsciousness can occur quickly and with little to no warning.

Answer to Question 2

If refrigerant has been inhaled then immediately remove the victim from the space to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. Because of the possible disturbances of cardiac rhythm, catecholamine drugs, such as epinephrine



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