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  2. Ethylene glycol poisoning - Wikipedia

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    Antifreeze products for automotive use containing propylene glycol in place of ethylene glycol are available, and are generally considered safer to use, as it possesses an unpleasant taste in contrast to the perceived "sweet" taste of toxic ethylene glycol-based coolants, and produces only lactic acid in an animal's body, as their muscles do ...

  3. Antifreeze - Wikipedia

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    An antifreeze is an additive which lowers the freezing point of a water-based liquid. An antifreeze mixture is used to achieve freezing-point depression for cold environments. Common antifreezes also increase the boiling point of the liquid, allowing higher coolant temperature. [ 1 ]

  4. 10 Pre-Surgery Tips to Boost Recovery - AOL

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    More broadly, you should have a strategy to consume the right nutrition, drop or pause unhealthy habits and boost your exercise in the weeks leading up to surgery to promote post-op healing and ...

  5. Ethylene glycol - Wikipedia

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    Dry gas exits from the top of the tower. The glycol and water are separated, and the glycol recycled. Instead of removing water, ethylene glycol can also be used to depress the temperature at which hydrates are formed. The purity of glycol used for hydrate suppression (monoethylene glycol) is typically around 80%, whereas the purity of glycol ...

  6. Diethylene glycol - Wikipedia

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    Most types of ethylene glycol antifreeze contain a few percent of diethylene glycol, present as a by-product of ethylene glycol production. DEG is an important industrial desiccant . It absorb water from natural gas , minimizing the formation of methane hydrates , which can block pipes.

  7. Here’s how long it takes to freeze to death: The dangerous ...

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    At least one person died from hypothermia: a dangerous condition that can occur when a person is exposed to extreme cold temperatures. The cold weather presents major threats to people of all ages.

  8. Preoperative fasting - Wikipedia

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    Preoperative fasting is the practice of a surgical patient abstaining from eating or drinking ("nothing by mouth") for some time before having an operation.This is intended to prevent stomach contents from getting into the windpipe and lungs (known as a pulmonary aspiration) while the patient is under general anesthesia. [1]

  9. 10 Foods You Should Never Eat Before Bed - AOL

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    4. Pizza. Ah, one of the most classic late-night meals, pizza, is actually not the best option to eat before bed—no matter how tasty it is. Cheese is rich in fat and tomato sauce is acidic ...