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Mercury poisoning
| Mercury poisoning Classification and external resources | |
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|---|---|
| Elemental mercury | |
| ICD-10 | T56.1 |
| ICD-9 | 985.0 |
| DiseasesDB | 8057 |
| MedlinePlus | 002476 |
| eMedicine | emerg/813 |
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| Antidote · Gastric lavage · Whole bowel irrigation · Activated carbon · Cathartic · Hemodialysis · Chelation therapy · Hemoperfusion |
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Mercury poisoning (also known as hydrargaria or mercurialism) is a disease caused by exposure to mercury or its compounds. Mercury (chemical symbol Hg) is a heavy metal which occurs in several forms, all of which can produce toxic effects in high enough doses. Its zero oxidation state Hg0 exists as vapor or as liquid metal, its mercurous state Hg+ exists as inorganic salts, and its mercuric state Hg2+ may form either inorganic salts or organomercury compounds; the three groups vary in effects. Toxic effects include damage to the brain, kidney, and lungs.[1] Mercury poisoning can result in several diseases, including acrodynia (pink disease), Hunter-Russell syndrome, and Minamata disease.[2]
Symptoms typically include sensory impairment (vision, hearing, speech), disturbed sensation and a lack of coordination. The type and degree of symptoms exhibited depend upon the individual toxin, the dose, and the method and duration of exposure.
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How to Sort Fact From Fiction Regarding CFL Bulbs
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Difficulty: Easy Step1FACT: Mercury Inside CFL Bulbs Isn't Life-Threatening. As you may have interpreted from recent news reports, lurking inside that twisty, curvy CFL bulb is a danger beyond comprehension that will result in the deaths of millions worldwide. But is this really true? The news media would have you believe the answer is yes, and that the mercury inside the bulb is so dangerous and so toxic that once you screw it into your lamp, you're history. Nevermind the fact that we've had the ostensibly death-inducing stuff in our thermometers and florescent lighting above our heads in our kitchens and offices for years. And who hasn't run across a shattered fluorescent lighting tube at least once in our lifetimes? It seems the great CFL mercury scare has gotten out of hand; and to put it in perspective, CFL bulbs contain less mercury than the tube fluorescent lighting that hangs directly over your head all day at work.
Step2
FICTION: Cleanup of Shattered CFL Bulb Necessitates HAZMAT. According to the EPA's official guidelines for safe CFL cleanup and disposal in the case of breakage, fluorescent light bulbs contain a very small amount of mercury sealed within the glass tubing. While on the face of it mercury is indeed a toxic substance, the EPA's assessment of cleanup consists simply of ventilating the room, clearing the room of occupants for fifteen minutes or so, picking up glass fragments, sealing glass fragments in a plastic bag or jar, and washing/vacuuming the affected flooring. That's far from scary news stories of homeowners who have called in for $2000 toxic waste cleanups. In theory, these steps should be taken for any mercury-bearing object including thermometers and fluorescent tube lighting; yet we only hear about such problems with the new CFLs.
Step3
FICTION: CFL Bulbs Are Dangerous Even If Not Shattered. Bear in mind that in order to release the ostensibly dangerous levels of mercury inside the CFL, the twisty glass tube must first be broken; shattered upon dropping the bulb. For carpet owners, this is hardly a problem since the outer glass of a CFL is typically much harder than traditional incandescent bulb glass. But admittedly, dropping the bulb on tile or wood flooring like I did a couple years ago will certainly shatter the thing. Amazingly, I didn't even realize the supposed dangers of CFL bulbs; yet despite the gloom and doom in the mainstream media, I live to tell the tale.
Step4
FACT: Tossing Spent CFL Bulbs in Your Trash Can Could Lead to Mercury Contamination. If you toss used CFL bulbs into your kitchen trash can, they could easily shatter and release mercury into the air. Furthermore, mercury could contaminate air and ground water if CFLs pile up at the landfill. Rather, take all your used CFL bulbs to Home Depot or Ikea for proper recycling.
