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Mercury
Home Treatment: Elemental mercury, like the type found in glass thermometers, is a liquid at room temperature. It is possible to inhale or ingest vapors from liquid mercury. In most forms mercury can be highly toxic, and you should avoid ingesting, inhaling, or touching mercury. If you suspect possible poisoning, call 1-800-222-1222 anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions. Text Continues Below This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the U.S. use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Before Calling Emergency: Determine the following: The patient's age, weight, and condition The name of the product (ingredients and strengths if known) The time it was swallowed, inhaled, or touched The amount swallowed, inhaled, or touched Poison Control, or a local emergency number: The Poison Control or local emergency telephone representative will instruct you if it is necessary to take the patient to the hospital. See Poison Control centers for telephone numbers and addresses. Take the container with you to the emergency room. What to expect at the emergency room: Some or all of the following procedures may be performed: The use of gastric lavage Induction of emesis Administration of activated charcoal Administration of a cathartic (a medication used to evacuate the bowels) Administration of an IV or oral antidote Expectations (prognosis): Page:  1 | 2 | Next >>