What happens if you inhale ethyl chloride?
The acute (short- term) effects of ethyl chloride from inhalation exposure in humans consists of temporary feelings of drunkenness, and higher levels cause lack of muscle coordination and unconsciousness.
What is ethyl chloride spray used for?
This medication is used to prevent pain caused by injections and minor surgical procedures. It is also used for the temporary relief of minor sports injuries. Ethyl chloride also helps to relieve deep muscle pain when used with muscle stretching techniques.
Is ethyl chloride an anesthetic?
Ethyl chloride is a powerful anaesthetic in every sense of the word. It can produce profound anaesthesia in 1 to 4 minutes (Guedel, 1937). Four per cent of vapour speedily induces surgi- cal anaesthesia (Wylie and Churchill-Davidson, 1960) with a blood concentration of 20-30 mg per cent (Adriani, 1941).
Is ethyl chloride hazardous?
* Breathing Ethyl Chloride can irritate the nose and throat. * High exposure can cause headache, dizziness and lightheadedness. * Ethyl Chloride may damage the liver and kidneys. * Ethyl Chloride is a HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID or GAS and a DANGEROUS FIRE HAZARD.
How long will the anesthetic action of ethyl chloride spray last?
The analgesic effect lasts up to 30 seconds. This technique is frequently used by our colleagues in general practice and other specialties for minor procedures.
What is the anesthetic mechanism of an ethyl chloride spray?
Mechanism of Action: Ethyl Chloride creates an instantaneous significant temperature drop on the skin surface, working through rapid evaporation to produce a temporary anesthetic effect.
How long does ethyl chloride spray anesthetic last?
Results: The mean duration of ethyl chloride bottle use prior to culturing was 26 days. The average volume used per day was 1.9 mL. Each ethyl chloride bottle had an initial volume of 103.5 mL. Using the average daily volume usage, an extrapolated lifespan of each bottle was estimated at 7.7 weeks.