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Definition
Poisoning from overdose of mercuric chloride.Poisonous Ingredient
Where Found
Note: This list may not be all inclusive.
Symptoms
Home Treatment
Before inducing vomiting, contact Poison Control to verify that is the correct treatment.
If instructed to induce vomiting, proceed as follows or as otherwise instructed:
Before Calling Emergency
Determine the following:
Poison Control, or a local emergency number
They 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:
Expectations (prognosis)
This substance is very toxic. The ultimate outcome for the patient often depends on what happens within the first 10 to 15 minutes after swallowing it.
If the poisoning has been due to slow, long-term accumulation, any mental deterioration may be permanent.
Update Date: 4/30/2003 Updated by: Todd Severson, M.D., Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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