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when a player gets injured, why ethyl chloride is sprayed on the injured portion?

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Ethyl Chloride or chloroethane is used as the refrigerant . Since it is volatile liquid, it absorbs the heat on tissues producing a rapid chill on that area. This medication is used for skin only and gives temporary relief to minor injuries. However over spraying may cause frostbite.

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