TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2002//
TI  - Elemental mercury poisoning in a family of seven
JO  - Family and community health
A1  - Cherry, Debra
A1  - Lowry, Larry
A1  - Velez, Larissa
A1  - Cotrell, Cindy
A1  - Keyes, D. Christopher
SP  - 1
EP  - 8
VL  - 24
IS  - 4
N2  - Mercury poisoning in children is rare but may have devastating health consequences when exposure is unrecognized. Mercury occurs in three forms: elemental, inorganic, and organic. Elemental mercury (Hg(0)) vapor may become volatile following an accidental spill and may be readily absorbed from the lungs. The following case study describes how the poison center, health department, physicians, and others worked together to treat a family with long-term exposure to elemental mercury vapor in the home. Identification and prevention of this type of exposure in the community are discussed.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0160-6379
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -